Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catania and Rome are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
There are 205 Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights each week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your CTA to FCO flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Rome, Italy. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with ITA Airways on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering CTA to FCO flights, with 71.58% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CTA and FCO:
Naples International Airport
Palese Airport
Cagliari Elmas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight is 15 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 30 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CTA to FCO.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CTA to FCO.
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Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport's on-time performance, 68.69% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CTA? If you're catching an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you have a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Rome based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rome, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CTA to FCO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Rome, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Journey about 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to check off its must-visit sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Italy, head for Naples, about 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are among its highlights.