Travelling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Athens International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour ahead of Catania.
Flights from CTA to ATH start from 09:50 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 20:35 with Aegean Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your CTA to ATH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Athens (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this airline.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Ryanair ranks as the leading on-time carrier for CTA to ATH flights, with 81.82% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between CTA and ATH include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Naples International Airport
Crete Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Athens International Airport flight is R 369. A round-trip ticket right now is R 743. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CTA to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Athens International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to Catania Fontanarossa Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Catania Fontanarossa Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Catania. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CTA. Whether you have an early flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Go where the road takes you with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and discover more of Athens and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CTA to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its top attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
