Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Manchester Airport.
Manchester is one hour behind Catania and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are nine Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Manchester Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, select the 11:25 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 21:55 with Jet2.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CTA to MAN flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jet2 offers direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Manchester Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Manchester — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Jet2.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Manchester Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CTA and MAN:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Pisa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Manchester Airport flight is £29. A return fare is currently £92. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CTA to MAN.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Manchester Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, data shows 68.69% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is about 5 miles from central Catania. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CTA:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAN if you have a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Manchester Airport rental car and explore Manchester and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Manchester Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Manchester in January.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CTA to MAN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Manchester, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Travel about 160 miles south-east to London to tick off its leading attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 70 miles south of Manchester. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are key reasons to visit.
