Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Zurich and Catania are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of seven weekly Zurich Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Edelweiss Air is the earliest flight available. Edelweiss Air operates the last service of the day at 22:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your ZRH to CTA flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Catania (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a cinch with Edelweiss Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Edelweiss Air on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Right now, $129 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $208. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book nine months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZRH to CTA.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of all flights leaving Zurich Airport, 69.02% land on time at their destination.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ZRH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and experience more of Catania and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to central Catania has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Catania. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Zurich Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Catania, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to CTA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Catania has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north of Catania, a trip to Naples will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
If you want to check out another great destination in Italy, consider Palermo, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo are key highlights.