Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Catania six hours ahead of Durham.
Give yourself enough time to catch your RDU to CTA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to tour another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt am Main Airport is a popular stop between RDU and CTA.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that take off from Raleigh / Durham Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you're coming in on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CTA:
Grab a Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental car and discover Catania and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Catania Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
From Catania Fontanarossa Airport, Catania is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Catania. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport for July if you'd like to explore Catania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to CTA in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Italy, consider Palermo, about 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. Golfo di Mondello, Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo are key reasons to visit.
