Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The timezone in Catania is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SAW to CTA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAW and CTA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
70 € is the best price for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. A return flight starts at 137 €. These prices may change based on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SAW to CTA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near SAW:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider booking a hotel near CTA if you have a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and explore Catania and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Catania in January.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to CTA in February. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Catania has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Italy you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres north of Catania, a visit to Naples will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania, Palermo is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.