Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 119 weekly Rome Fiumicino Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FCO to CTA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, so jetting to Catania (and then exploring more of Italy!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with ITA Airways on this route.
Ryanair leads the way as the most punctual carrier for FCO to CTA flights, with 84.85% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FCO and CTA include:
Bologna International Airport
Luqa Malta International Airport
Cagliari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Currently, Rs4,819 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs9,643. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from FCO to CTA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from FCO to CTA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to Rome Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Rome Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near FCO:
Arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider staying in a hotel near CTA if you have a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and explore beyond Catania's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Catania Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The quietest month for a flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Catania based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FCO to CTA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
Palermo is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. No trip is complete without experiencing Golfo di Mondello, Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo.

































