Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels.
You can choose from four weekly Brussels Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights. The 11:05 departure with Brussels Airlines is the earliest available. TUI fly operates the latest service of the day at 12:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BRU to CTA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Brussels Airlines is your gateway to discovering Catania (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Brussels Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport offered by this carrier.
Brussels Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brussels Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BRU and CTA include:
Milano Linate Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Currently, RM320 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM677. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BRU to CTA.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BRU to CTA.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Brussels Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
71.97% of flights departing from Brussels Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Brussels Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BRU? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CTA if you have a late Brussels 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 explore Catania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to the centre of Catania has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Brussels Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Catania. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Brussels Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Catania, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRU to CTA in February. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Catania is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. About 386 kilometres north of Catania, a visit to Naples will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
If you're interested in discovering 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 highlights.