Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Catania one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your EDI to CTA flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Catania (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a cinch with Jet2. This popular airline offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and CTA:
Stuttgart Airport
Stansted Airport
London Luton Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Currently, R 833 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,551. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from EDI to CTA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to CTA.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights leaving Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CTA if you're taking a late Edinburgh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save to explore Catania and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to the centre of Catania has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Catania. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to CTA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored after you've seen Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania, Palermo is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.