Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, making Catania one hour behind Bucharest.
Flights from OTP to CTA start from 05:30 — the earliest with Wizz Air Malta. The latest departure is at 23:35 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OTP to CTA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Wizz Air Malta is your ticket to exploring Catania (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
Ryanair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for OTP to CTA flights, with 84.0% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between OTP and CTA include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Naples International Airport
Tirana Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
RM84 is the best price for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM181. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OTP to CTA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Bucharest Otopeni Airport from central Bucharest, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to OTP:
Arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
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 top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Catania Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Catania. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Catania, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OTP to CTA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
Palermo is another essential stop in Italy and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. No journey is complete without dropping by Golfo di Mondello, Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo.