Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is 4 hours behind Catania, where Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from CTA to Sao Paulo, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from CTA to Sao Paulo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you have a passport from Italy and are travelling to Brazil for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the length and purpose of your stay and can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sao Paulo.
Travelling from central Catania to CTA takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near CTA? If you're boarding an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sao Paulo
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sao Paulo is 342 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 686 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CTA to Sao Paulo. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sao Paulo is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 32 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sao Paulo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is about 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. After your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 17 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 34 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from CTA to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Before you book a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sao Paulo, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from CTA to Sao Paulo in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sao Paulo, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are leading attractions which should be on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
Complete your Sao Paulo trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Sao Paulo and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one go to find your perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sao Paulo.