Travelling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Mohammed V Airport (CMN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Mohammed V Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Catania and Casablanca follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can take your pick of four weekly Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Mohammed V Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CTA to CMN flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Royal Air Maroc has direct flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Mohammed V Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Casablanca — and maybe even more of Morocco if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Royal Air Maroc.
With 70.59% of its services landing as planned, Royal Air Maroc is the most punctual carrier offering CTA to CMN flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Mohammed V Airport. These are the top stopovers between CTA and CMN:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Naples International Airport
Handy information about Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
77% of flights that take off from Catania Fontanarossa Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Catania to Catania Fontanarossa Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CTA? If you're boarding an early flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Mohammed V Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
Consider staying in a hotel near CMN if you have a late Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Mohammed V Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Mohammed V Airport rental car and discover Casablanca and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, drivus and united rent a car are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Mohammed V Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to central Casablanca
Mohammed V Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Casablanca. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
The quietest month for a flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Mohammed V Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Casablanca based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Casablanca is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Mohammed V Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CTA to CMN in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
You've seen Casablanca, now it's time to discover other corners of Morocco. Travel about 80 kilometres north-east to Rabat to tick off its leading sights. From Masjid Hassan II to National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Fes is another favourite destination in Morocco and is around 241 kilometres east of Casablanca. No trip is complete without visiting Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Musée.