Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Catania is one hour behind Sofia and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from SOF to CTA start from 06:00 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 20:50 with Ryanair. In total, there are 18 weekly Sofia Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SOF to CTA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Sofia Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Catania — and maybe even more of Italy if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier offering SOF to CTA flights is Wizz Air. Its services arrive as planned 76.47% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SOF and CTA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Malta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Currently, £13 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £27. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SOF to CTA.
The cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SOF to CTA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights departing from Sofia Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Sofia Airport is about 7 miles from central Sofia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you have a late Sofia Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CTA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and explore beyond Catania's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 5 miles from the centre of Catania. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Catania in January.
When booking your flight from Sofia Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Catania, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SOF to CTA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored after you've experienced Catania. Around 240 miles away to the north, well-known attractions 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.
