Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Catania one hour behind Athens.
Flights from ATH to CTA start at 09:00 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 23:00 with Ryanair. In total, there are three weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ATH to CTA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Catania — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Aegean Airlines.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and CTA:
Naples International Airport
Tirana International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
At the moment, $33 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $67. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATH to CTA.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you're landing on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near CTA:
Follow your own route with a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and discover more of Catania and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Catania. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Catania. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to CTA in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including 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 trip is complete without seeing Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.
