Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Basel's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Catania.
Each week, there are five Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. To be on board as early as possible, jump on the 09:30 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 20:35 with easyJet.
Your CTA to BSL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Basel — and maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CTA and BSL:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Malta International Airport
Cagliari Elmas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
At the moment, Rs9,959 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs21,705. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CTA to BSL, book your journey eight months before your departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CTA to BSL.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Of the flights that depart from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 68.69% land on time at their destination.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Catania. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CTA? If you're boarding an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Consider booking a hotel close to BSL if you're catching a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Basel's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to central Basel has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. For a quieter experience, visit Basel in January.
Lock in your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you'd like to go to Basel during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CTA to BSL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Bern is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 72 kilometres south of Basel. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
