Travelling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
New York is six hours behind Catania and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CTA to EWR flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to New York Newark Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between CTA and EWR:
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Handy information about Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Of all flights leaving Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To reach Catania Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to New York Newark Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CTA:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
If you have a late Catania Fontanarossa Airport to New York Newark Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near EWR:
Explore without limits with a New York Newark Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and find adventure across New York and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from New York Newark Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
December is the busiest month for flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to New York Newark Airport. To skip the crowds, go to New York in September.
Book your flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to New York Newark Airport for July if you'd like to go to New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CTA to EWR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited New York, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its leading attractions. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, head for Boston, about 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are key reasons to visit.
