Travelling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Tel Aviv is one hour ahead of Catania and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CTA to TLV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Tel Aviv (and then discovering more of Israel!) is a breeze with EL AL Israel Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with EL AL Israel Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CTA and TLV:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Naples International Airport
Handy information about Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Of all flights leaving Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Catania Fontanarossa Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Catania. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CTA:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
If you're landing on a late Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near TLV:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tel Aviv and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in March.
When reserving your flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CTA to TLV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Israel
You've done Tel Aviv, now it's time to explore other parts of Israel. Journey about 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to tick off its must-visit sights. From Old City of Jerusalem to Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Israel, head for Haifa, about 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place) are among its highlights.



