Flying from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The timezone in Catania is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Tbilisi.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your TBS to CTA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
At the moment, $174 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tbilisi Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $313. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from TBS to CTA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Tbilisi Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
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Handy information about Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tbilisi Airport, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Tbilisi to Tbilisi Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Tbilisi Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near TBS:
Arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Tbilisi Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Grab a Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental car and discover Catania and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Catania Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Catania. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Tbilisi Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Catania in March.
Book your flight from Tbilisi Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Catania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TBS to CTA in February. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Catania is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy you'll want to see. About 386 kilometres north of Catania, a trip to Naples will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania, Palermo is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Golfo di Mondello, Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo.