Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Catania and Milan are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from CTA to MXP start from 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last departure is at 23:00 with Ryanair. In total, there are 70 weekly Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CTA to MXP flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. When you're ready to start your Milan holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Italy:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for CTA to MXP flights is Ryanair.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CTA and MXP include:
Naples International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight is $27. A round-trip ticket is currently $54. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CTA to MXP.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 68.69% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Catania. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CTA? If you're boarding an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Consider staying in a hotel near MXP if you're on a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Milan's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
From Milano Malpensa Airport, Milan is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Milan in January.
Lock in your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Milan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CTA to MXP sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Italy, consider Turin, roughly 129 kilometres west of Milan. Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin are among the biggest draws.