Flying from Ottawa to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): What you need to know
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is Ottawa's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Catania is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Ottawa. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located in Catania.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Ottawa to CTA.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can arrive at YOW from the centre of Ottawa in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Ottawa to CTA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance of 58.21%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and experience the lesser-explored corners of Catania and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to the centre of Catania is about 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
314 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. A return flight starts from 668 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to CTA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Ottawa to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). August is the busiest month to travel to Catania. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
When booking your Ottawa to CTA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Catania, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in February when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Catania
Start your Catania trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Piazza del Duomo, Roman Amphitheatre and Duomo di Catania are leading attractions which should be on every Catania itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Catania has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-west of Catania, a trip to Palermo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Cathedral of Palermo, Golfo di Mondello and Spiaggia di Mondello.
Catanzaro is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Catania. No trip is complete without a visit to Cattedrale Di Santa Maria Assunta, Teatro Politeama and Church of the Sacred Heart.