Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Catania is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SSH 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.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Catania (and then other destinations in Italy) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Cairo on this route.
Neos is the most punctual carrier that offers SSH to CTA flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SSH and CTA:
Istanbul Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Budapest Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Right now, P2,791 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P5,583. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SSH to CTA by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SSH to CTA.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
When it comes to Sharm El Sheikh Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sharm El Sheikh to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SSH:
Arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you're arriving on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near CTA:
Grab a Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental car and explore Catania and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Catania Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
From Catania Fontanarossa Airport, Catania is approximately 6 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Catania in March.
Book your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport for July if you'd like to explore Catania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SSH to CTA sometime then if you'd rather travel in 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 kilometers away to the north, its top attractions include Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
Palermo is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 161 kilometers north-west of Catania. No journey is complete without visiting Golfo di Mondello, Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo.