Travelling from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): What you need to know
Oslo is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) taking off from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
Jump on a direct Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Oslo and Catania (where Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you catch your flight from Oslo to CTA, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) leaving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL).
Book your direct flight from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport with Norwegian Air Shuttle. This leading airline operates departures from OSL.
Norwegian Air Shuttle is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from OSL to CTA.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Oslo to CTA leaving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Oslo, OSL can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Oslo Airport Gardermoen? If you're catching an early flight from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Oslo Airport Gardermoen's on-time performance, data shows 71.98% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
TRF is about 121 kilometres from central Oslo. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Torp Sandefjord Airport the day before your Oslo to CTA flight:
66.77% of flights out of Torp Sandefjord Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Pick up 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 lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Central Catania is around 5 kilometres from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
At the moment, 42 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 117 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Oslo to CTA, book your plane ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
August is when you're most likely to land a bargain on an Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Oslo to CTA.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). Plan your visit to Catania in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your Oslo to CTA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Catania
Start your Catania trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Oslo to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Piazza del Duomo and Roman Amphitheatre are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Catania travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Duomo di Catania.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Catania, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Travel around 161 kilometres north-west to Palermo to check off its top sights. From Cathedral of Palermo to Golfo di Mondello and Spiaggia di Mondello, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Catanzaro is another essential stop in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Catania. No journey is complete without seeing Cattedrale Di Santa Maria Assunta, Teatro Politeama and Church of the Sacred Heart.