Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Frankfurt and Catania are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from FRA to CTA start at 06:45 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 15:40 with Lufthansa. In total, there are 11 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your FRA to CTA flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Lufthansa is your gateway to discovering Catania (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport offered by this airline.
Lufthansa is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering FRA to CTA flights is Lufthansa. Its services arrive without delay 65.52% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FRA and CTA include:
Milano Linate Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
C$114 is the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$234. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from FRA to CTA, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from FRA to CTA.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Frankfurt Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near FRA:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider booking a hotel close to CTA if you're on a late Frankfurt Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and explore Catania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Catania. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Catania in January.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to CTA in February. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Catania, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey around 386 kilometres north to Naples to check off its top sights. From National Archaeological Museum to Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another side of Italy, head for Palermo, about 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo are highlights.