Catania to Rome flights

Direct and connecting flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Compare airlines, aircraft types, and fares on one page.

Booking tips and FAQ

For most economy fares on Catania to Rome, booking roughly three to eight weeks ahead tends to hit the sweet spot on price, with last-minute fares rising sharply in the final two weeks. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday departures are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and early-morning or late-evening flights often undercut midday slots. If you are traveling light, the difference between a basic economy fare with carry-on only and a standard fare with a checked bag can be significant. Compare both options before booking, and also check whether CTA or FCO has a nearby alternative airport that might offer better fares on the same dates.

How long does the flight from Catania to Rome take?

Flight time from Catania (CTA) to Rome (FCO) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Catania to Rome?

Airline availability for CTA to FCO changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Catania to Rome?

Direct (nonstop) availability on CTA to FCO varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Catania to Rome?

Prices on CTA to FCO shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

ROUTE SAFETY BRIEF
80ROUTE AVG

No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.

  • ITY100
  • AEZ100
  • Ryanair40
How these scores are made →
OPERATORS ON THIS ROUTELast 90 days · top 3
CarrierSightings / 90dSafety events
ITY6 sightingsNo recorded events
Ryanair2 sightingsNo recorded events
AEZ1 sightingNo recorded events

Planning CTAFCO

CTA to FCO is a short-haul route of 539 km (335 mi). See the return FCOCTA route.

Alternative airports near Catania: Sigonella (NSY)15 km, Comiso (CIY)66 km, Reggio Calabria (REG)85 km.

Alternative airports near Rome: Rome (CIA)28 km, Latina (QLT)62 km.

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