Cheap Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Catania Fontanarossa (CTA)

Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know

• The average length of a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.

• Catania's timezone is UTC+1, making Catania one hour ahead of Manchester.

• Flights from MAN to CTA start at 06:20 — the earliest with easyJet. The latest departure is at 16:35 with Jet2. In total, there are three weekly Manchester Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights.

• Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to CTA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

• Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

• Jet2 offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Catania — and maybe even more of Italy if you have time.

• Jet2 is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

• If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAN and CTA:

  • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

  • Venice Marco Polo Airport

  • Milano Malpensa Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)

• The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight is £30. A round-trip ticket is currently £93. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

• Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAN to CTA if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.

• The cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

• You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAN to CTA.

• Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Manchester Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

• When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, 59.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

• Manchester Airport is around 11 miles from central Manchester. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

• Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

• Catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MAN:

  • Holiday Inn Manchester Airport

  • Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

  • Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport

Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)

• Reserve a hotel near CTA if you have a late Manchester Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Romano Palace Luxury Hotel

  • Primo Hotel

  • Catania International Airport Hotel

• Pick up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and explore Catania and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are popular outlets to choose from here.

• Booking your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania

• From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania is approximately 5 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.

• It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)

• August is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Catania in January.

• The warmest month in Catania is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Manchester Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

• February sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAN to CTA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Italy

• Naples is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Catania. Around 240 miles away to the north, top sights here include National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.

• Around 100 miles north-west of Catania, Palermo is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.