Flying from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Airport.
Catania and Florence follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 11 Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, pick the 08:20 Volotea flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 21:45 with Vueling.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CTA to FLR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Florence (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a breeze with Volotea. This popular airline has direct flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Volotea.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that operates CTA to FLR flights. A reliable 90.48% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CTA and FLR include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Bari Airport
Olbia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Airport (FLR)
Currently, £14 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £40. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from CTA to FLR by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CTA to FLR couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
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Handy information about Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to Catania Fontanarossa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Catania Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to CTA? If you've booked an early flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
Reserve a hotel close to FLR if you're catching a late Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Florence Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and venture far and wide through Florence and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Florence Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Florence Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Florence Airport is roughly 8 kms (5 miles) from the centre of Florence. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
September is the busiest month for flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Florence in March.
Before locking in your flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Florence, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CTA to FLR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
Florence has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kms (140 miles) south-east of Florence, a trip to Rome will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If there's time to check out another side of Italy, head for Milan, roughly 257 kms (160 miles) north-west of Florence. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral are highlights.