Flying from Roma Airport (RMA) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Catania nine hours behind Roma.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your RMA to CTA flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Roma Airport (RMA) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Currently, 1.057 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Roma Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 3.232 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from RMA to CTA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Roma Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Roma Airport (RMA)
62.05% of flights that take off from Roma Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Roma Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Roma. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Roma Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to RMA:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Reserve a hotel near CTA if you're taking a late Roma Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and explore Catania and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to the centre of Catania has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Roma Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Catania in January.
Book your flight from Roma Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for July if you want to explore Catania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RMA to CTA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Catania is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north of Catania, a visit to Naples will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
Palermo is another essential stop in Italy and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. No journey is complete without seeing Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.
