Travelling from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan.
You can choose from 37 weekly Orio al Serio International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 22:25.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BGY to CTA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can travel nonstop to Catania, Italy. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport:
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates BGY to CTA flights, with 71.84% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Orio al Serio International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BGY and CTA include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Naples International Airport
Cagliari Elmas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
RM80 is currently the best price for a one-way Orio al Serio International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM159. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BGY to CTA.
The cheapest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BGY to CTA.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
67.49% of flights that take off from Orio al Serio International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BGY. Whether you've booked an early flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider staying in a hotel near CTA if you're on a late Orio al Serio International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and explore Catania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Catania. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Catania. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Orio al Serio International 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).
Look for cheap tickets from BGY to CTA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Catania is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres north of Catania, a trip to Naples will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
Palermo is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. No trip is complete without dropping by Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.