Flying from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Istanbul has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 25 minutes.
Catania is 2 hours behind Istanbul. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located in Catania, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), with 20 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IST to CTA is the 07:10 Turkish Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 17:55 with Turkish Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Istanbul to CTA. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) operate from here.
Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport leaving from IST.
We make it easy to plan a flight from Istanbul to CTA that includes a stopover. To see the options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and CTA include:
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The distance from central Istanbul to IST is around 48 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the fastest route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
In search of a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) departing from this busy hub.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, check out these options when setting off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in about 57 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Istanbul to CTA? Check in to a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider booking a hotel near CTA if you're taking a late flight from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Catania. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 16 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
P4,690 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Return flights start from P10,948. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
We recommend booking 8 months before takeoff. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Istanbul to CTA around that time.
You'll score the biggest savings on your tickets from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport by travelling in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Catania. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Catania. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Istanbul to CTA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 36ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Catania
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Catania right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Piazza del Duomo, Cattedrale di Sant'Agata and Castello Ursino are top attractions which should feature on every Catania itinerary.
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