Travelling from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Alicante and Catania are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ALC to CTA flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ALC and CTA:
Madrid Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
R 464 is the lowest price for a one-way Alicante Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,002. These fares can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ALC to CTA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Alicante Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
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Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
Of all flights departing from Alicante Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Alicante to Alicante Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Alicante Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ALC:
Arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Alicante Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Pick up a Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental car and discover Catania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Catania Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Alicante Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Catania. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Alicante Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Catania, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ALC to CTA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Catania is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north of Catania, a visit to Naples will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania, Palermo is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Golfo di Mondello, Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo.