Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Barcelona and Catania share the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from eight weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Vueling is the earliest you can take. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 20:35.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN 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 like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Catania (and then discovering more of Italy!) is easy with Vueling. This popular airline offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Vueling tops the list for bookings on this route.
Vueling ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BCN to CTA flights, with 88.37% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BCN and CTA include:
Cagliari Elmas Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Right now, 32 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 64 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to CTA by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.12% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you're getting in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CTA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and experience the lesser-explored corners of Catania and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Catania. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. To avoid the crowds, go 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to CTA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 experienced Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania, Palermo is another favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.