Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Catania two hours behind Istanbul.
Take your pick of 20 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:55.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your IST to CTA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Catania (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport offered by this popular airline.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and CTA include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Naples International Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
58 € is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Return flights start from 150 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from IST to CTA, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IST to CTA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you're getting in on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near CTA:
Grab a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and explore Catania and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Catania. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Catania. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to CTA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Catania, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel about 386 kilometres north to Naples to tick off its leading attractions. From National Archaeological Museum to Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Palermo is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. No journey is complete without visiting Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.