Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Catania is one hour behind Riga and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your RIX to CTA flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Catania (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a cinch with Air Baltic. This popular airline has direct flights from Riga International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air Baltic.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between RIX and CTA include:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport
Naples International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight is $88. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $205. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from RIX to CTA, book your journey nine months ahead of your planned departure.
Organize your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Landing cheap flights from RIX to CTA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to Riga International Airport's on-time performance, 71.03% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Riga to Riga International Airport is approximately 7 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to RIX:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider staying in a hotel near CTA if you're on a late Riga International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and chase adventure across Catania and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 5 miles from central Catania. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The quietest month for a flight from Riga International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Catania based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with temperatures ranging between 70ºF and 97ºF. Book your flights from Riga International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 39ºF and 64ºF. Look for cheap tickets from RIX to CTA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Catania. Around 240 miles away to the north, well-known attractions include National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
If you're ready to explore another corner of 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.