Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport.
Catania and Zurich are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of six weekly Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 04:20 departure with Edelweiss Air is the earliest flight available. Edelweiss Air operates the latest service of the day at 20:45.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CTA to ZRH flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Edelweiss Air offers direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Edelweiss Air on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between CTA and ZRH include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Malta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, Rs13,169 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs31,830. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CTA to ZRH.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CTA to ZRH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport's on-time performance, 68.69% of flights complete their journey on time.
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 you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CTA:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zurich and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zurich. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to explore Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CTA to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
