Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Madrid and Catania follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from six weekly Madrid Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 17:35.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MAD to CTA flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Iberia has direct flights from Madrid Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Catania — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
With a dependable 90.91% of services arriving on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to CTA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MAD and CTA include:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight is $50. A return fare is currently $150. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to CTA.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAD to CTA.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Madrid Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Madrid Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save to explore Catania and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Catania Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
From Catania Fontanarossa Airport, Catania is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Catania. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Madrid Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Catania, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to CTA in February if you want to travel in 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 places in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
If you're ready to explore another side of Italy, head for Palermo, about 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. Golfo di Mondello, Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo are key highlights.