Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Catania and Bratislava are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Your CTA to BTS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
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We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between CTA and BTS include:
Orio al Serio International Airport
Malta International Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
At the moment, £37 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £104. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven 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 CTA to BTS.
The cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Of the flights that depart from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 68.69% land on time at their destination.
To reach Catania-Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CTA:
Arriving at M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Reserve a hotel near BTS if you have a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a M.R. Stefanik Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Surprice or Payless and discover more of Bratislava and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from M.R. Stefanik Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
M.R. Stefanik Airport to the centre of Bratislava has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Bratislava in April.
Book your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport for July if you want to explore Bratislava during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CTA to BTS in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Slovakia waiting to be discovered. Around 190 miles east of Bratislava, a visit to Kosice will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like St. Elisabeth Cathedral, Singing fountain and Zoo Kosice.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Slovakia, consider Presov, roughly 200 miles east of Bratislava. Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova are the start of reasons to visit.