Traveling from Palese Airport (BRI) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Palese Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bari.
Every week, there are nine Palese Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, jump on the 07:35 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:30 with Ryanair.
To ensure you get on your BRI to CTA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Catania (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Palese Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering BRI to CTA flights, with 70.27% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Palese Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BRI and CTA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Tirana International Airport
Malta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palese Airport (BRI) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
$19 is the lowest price for a one-way Palese Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. A return flight starts from $36. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BRI to CTA, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Palese Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Finding cheap flights from BRI to CTA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Palese Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Palese Airport (BRI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Palese Airport, data shows 72.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Palese Airport from central Bari, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near BRI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Palese Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Palese Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Say yes to new adventures 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 usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania is approximately 5 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Palese Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Catania. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Palese Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for July if you'd like to explore Catania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 70ºF and 97ºF.
February has average temperatures of between 39ºF and 64ºF. Search for cheap tickets from BRI to CTA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Catania has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be explored. Around 240 miles north of Catania, a visit to Naples will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Italy, head for Palermo, about 100 miles north-west of Catania. Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo are the start of reasons to visit.
