Travelling from Tenerife to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Tenerife. Check out your options departing from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS) when planning your flight from Tenerife to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).
The timezone in Catania is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Tenerife. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located in Catania.
To ensure you get on your flight from Tenerife to CTA, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Tenerife, TFN can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Tenerife North Airport, 75.81% land on time at their destination.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
With public transport, you can travel from central Tenerife to TFS in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 64 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
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64.91% of flights out of Tenerife South Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
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Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Central Catania is about 5 kilometres from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Rs19,158 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Return flights start from Rs45,905. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Tenerife to CTA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Tenerife to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). Plan your visit to Catania in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 36ºC. Book your Tenerife to CTA flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February has temperatures of between 4ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Tenerife to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Catania
Start your Catania trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Catania when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Piazza del Duomo followed by Roman Amphitheatre and Duomo di Catania.
Explore more of Italy
Palermo is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Catania. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cathedral of Palermo, Golfo di Mondello and Spiaggia di Mondello.
Catanzaro is another essential stop in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Catania. No trip is complete without visiting Cattedrale Di Santa Maria Assunta, Teatro Politeama and Church of the Sacred Heart.
