Flying from Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Frankfurt. Explore your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when planning your flight from Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).
2 hours 30 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight.
Catania (where Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located) and Frankfurt share the UTC+1 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Take your pick of 7 direct services a week between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). This is the most popular route, with Lufthansa offering a 6am departure from FRA to CTA.
To ensure you catch your flight from Frankfurt to CTA, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) are available from here.
Lufthansa is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport leaving from FRA.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between FRA and CTA is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 65.52% of its services arriving as planned.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
67.47% of flights that leave from Frankfurt Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can book a direct Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) plane ticket out of Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Decide if leaving from HHN is a better fit for your trip.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Frankfurt to CTA out of HHN. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
On the HHN to CTA route, Ryanair is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Among the carriers operating flights between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Ryanair has the best track record for timeliness.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Frankfurt to CTA flight? Check in to a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53.13%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CTA:
Grab a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and discover Catania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks before your Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
The centre of Catania is around 5 kilometres from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is R 524. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,258. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to CTA.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Catania. August is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Frankfurt to CTA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Catania, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Catania
Start your Catania trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your visit to Catania should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include Piazza del Duomo, Roman Amphitheatre and Duomo di Catania.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Catania, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Travel around 161 kilometres north-west to Palermo to check off its top sights. From Cathedral of Palermo to Golfo di Mondello and Spiaggia di Mondello, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Catania, Catanzaro is another essential stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Cattedrale Di Santa Maria Assunta, Teatro Politeama and Church of the Sacred Heart.
