Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Catania is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Istanbul Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, go for the 06:55 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 17:55 with Turkish Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to CTA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Catania (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between IST and CTA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight is R 1,131. A return plane ticket right now is R 2,573. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IST to CTA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Finding cheap flights from IST to CTA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you have a late Istanbul Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options 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 leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Catania Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania Fontanarossa Airport to the centre of Catania has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Catania in March.
When booking your flight from Istanbul Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Catania, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to CTA in February. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
Palermo is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. No journey is complete without a visit to Golfo di Mondello, Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo.
