Travelling from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The timezone in Catania is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Thessaloniki.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SKG to CTA flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Thessaloniki Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SKG and CTA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Luqa Malta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
R 733 is currently the best price for a one-way Thessaloniki Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,644. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SKG to CTA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SKG to CTA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Thessaloniki Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from SKG arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Thessaloniki Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SKG:
Arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Book a hotel near CTA if you're taking a late Thessaloniki Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and experience more of Catania and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Catania Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks ahead.
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 reach the centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Catania in March.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SKG to CTA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Catania, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey around 386 kilometres north to Naples to check off its leading attractions. From Piazza del Plebiscito to Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Palermo is another essential stop in Italy and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. No journey is complete without dropping by Golfo di Mondello, Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo.