Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Dubai: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Dubai and you'll be in the air for around 6 hours 28 minutes.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located in Catania. Operating on the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Catania.
With 9 weekly flights between the two airports, Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Flydubai operates the earliest flight at 12:15. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from CTA to DXB is with flydubai at 13:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from CTA to Dubai.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can get a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Dubai. Start your trip at CTA and arrive at Dubai Airport (DXB).
Look out for deals with flydubai. This airline operates direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Dubai.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CTA to Dubai. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Sofia Airport (SOF)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
You won't need a visa for United Arab Emirates if you hold a passport from Italy and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before reserving your flight tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Dubai, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
CTA is about 8 kilometres from central Catania. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Dubai? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near CTA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Dubai
C$166 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Dubai. A return flight starts at C$409. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CTA to Dubai.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Dubai. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to the centre of Dubai is around 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 49 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Dubai. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Central Dubai is approximately 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). After your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Dubai has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 45 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from CTA to Dubai, settle in at a hotel close to DWC. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Dubai. July is the most popular month to travel to Dubai. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Dubai for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from CTA to Dubai sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
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