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Cheap Flights from Catania (CTA) to Istanbul (ISTA)

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Flight deals from Catania Fontanarossa to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Catania Fontanarossa to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$271 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Catania Fontanarossa on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Catania Fontanarossa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.
Istanbul.$280 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Catania Fontanarossa on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Catania Fontanarossa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $280, select.
Istanbul.$282 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Catania Fontanarossa on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Catania Fontanarossa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $282, select.
Istanbul.$287 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Jan, returning Wed, 21 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Catania Fontanarossa on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in Catania Fontanarossa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $287, select.
Istanbul.$293 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Thu, 29 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Catania Fontanarossa on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Catania Fontanarossa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $293, select.
Istanbul.$309 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Catania Fontanarossa on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Catania Fontanarossa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.
Istanbul.$311 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 6 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Catania Fontanarossa on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Catania Fontanarossa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.
Istanbul.$313 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Catania Fontanarossa on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Catania Fontanarossa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $313, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Catania Fontanarossa to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Catania Fontanarossa to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from $293
Jun
from $282
Jul
from $345
Aug
from $453
Sep
from $271
Oct
from $280
Nov
from $318
Dec
from $311
Jan
from $287
Feb
from $321
Mar
from $372
Apr
from $440

Direct flights from Catania Fontanarossa to Istanbul

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Catania to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$271
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Catania Fontanarossa to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Catania Fontanarossa to Istanbul is $271. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Catania Fontanarossa to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Catania Fontanarossa to Istanbul.
As of May 2025, there are 10 flights per week flying from Catania Fontanarossa to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Catania Fontanarossa to Istanbul is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $271.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul on Wednesday, 24 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Ryanair and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul.

  • Istanbul is two hours ahead of Catania, where Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located. Istanbul runs on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route, with seven departures a week to choose from. You can fly from CTA to IST at 09:25 with Turkish Airlines.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your CTA to Istanbul flight.

  • Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Begin your trip at CTA and fly straight to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines. This carrier operates direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for flight tickets from CTA to Istanbul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

    • Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)

  • The journey from central Catania to CTA takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • In search of a hotel close to CTA? If you've booked an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

  • 68.69% of flights departing from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport reach their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Istanbul

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul flight is $125. The cheapest price for a return flight is $271. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book nine months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CTA to Istanbul.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from CTA to Istanbul.

  • Save money on your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes around 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from CTA to Istanbul can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Central Istanbul is about 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near SAW. Kick back and get cosy after your CTA to Istanbul flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make collecting a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.

  • Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • Travel to Istanbul during the high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • Lock in a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from CTA to Istanbul in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Istanbul right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul:

  • The Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace are a couple of top attractions to add to your Istanbul itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Galata Tower.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.

Plan the rest of your trip from Catania to Istanbul

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