Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Catania and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from CTA to ATH start from 07:10 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 21:25 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your CTA to ATH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Aegean Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CTA and ATH:
Naples International Airport
Heraklion Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Rs8,051 is currently the best price for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs13,543. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CTA to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CTA to ATH.
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Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport's on-time performance, 68.69% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Catania to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near CTA? If you're boarding an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CTA to ATH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its top attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key highlights.