Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The timezone in Catania is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to CTA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Many travellers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between MEL and CTA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
At the moment, C$703 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$1,650. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to CTA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to CTA.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Pick up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and discover Catania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to the centre of Catania has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Catania in January.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to CTA in February. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Catania is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. About 386 kilometres north of Catania, a visit to Naples will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
If you're interested in discovering 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 key highlights.