Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, making Catania six hours ahead of Buffalo.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BUF to CTA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
At the moment, £273 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £611. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BUF to CTA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
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Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
Of all flights departing from Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kms (10 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BUF:
Arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider booking a hotel close to CTA if you have a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and experience the lesser-explored corners of Catania and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Catania Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from central Catania. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Catania in March.
Book your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Catania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 36ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BUF to CTA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Catania is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kms (240 miles) north of Catania, a trip to Naples will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
Palermo is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 161 kms (100 miles) north-west of Catania. No journey is complete without dropping by Golfo di Mondello, Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo.
