Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Catania is one hour ahead of Porto and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your OPO to CTA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Porto Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between OPO and CTA include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Naples International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight is 51 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 113 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from OPO to CTA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Porto Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from OPO to CTA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Porto Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Porto Airport, 74.49% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Porto Airport from central Porto, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Porto Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near OPO:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Book a hotel near CTA if you're on a late Porto Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and explore Catania and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Catania. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The quietest month for a flight from Porto Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Catania based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Porto Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Catania, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OPO to CTA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
Palermo is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. No journey is complete without experiencing Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.