Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Munich and Catania follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 19 Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, take the 07:30 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 21:45 with Lufthansa.
Your MUC to CTA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Catania (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that offers MUC to CTA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MUC and CTA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight is R 1,690. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,818. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from MUC to CTA by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Finding cheap flights from MUC to CTA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of all flights leaving Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MUC:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and experience more of Catania and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Catania. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Catania in January.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss 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 MUC to CTA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Catania has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres north of Catania, a visit to Naples will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania, Palermo is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.
