Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Palese Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Palese Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catania and Bari are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
You can choose from eight weekly Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Palese Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 22:15.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CTA to BRI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Bari (and then seeing more of Italy!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Palese Airport.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers CTA to BRI flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Palese Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CTA and BRI:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Tirana International Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Palese Airport (BRI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Palese Airport flight is 17 €. A return plane ticket is currently 34 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CTA to BRI, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Palese Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CTA to BRI.
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Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport's on-time performance, 68.69% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Catania. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near CTA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Palese Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Palese Airport (BRI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Palese Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BRI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Palese Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Felirent or Noleggiare and see more of Bari and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Palese Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
From Palese Airport, Bari is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Palese Airport (BRI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Palese Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Bari in January.
Lock in your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Palese Airport for August if you want to go to Bari during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CTA to BRI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Bari, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Travel about 370 kilometres west to Rome to check off its must-visit sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, your itinerary will be busy.
Naples is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 225 kilometres west of Bari. No journey is complete without seeing National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.