Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Catania one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
To ensure you get on your LPA to CTA flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LPA and CTA:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Right now, 60 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 171 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from LPA to CTA, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LPA to CTA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gran Canaria Airport, data shows 68.09% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Gran Canaria Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to LPA:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Reserve a hotel close to CTA if you have a late Gran Canaria Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and discover Catania and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to the centre of Catania has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Catania. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Catania, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LPA to CTA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Catania, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Journey about 386 kilometres north to Naples to tick off its must-visit sights. From National Archaeological Museum to Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of Italy, head for Palermo, about 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo are key highlights.