Bologna to Catania (BLQ–CTA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR1087
FR Ryanair
73H
2:45 PM
CET
4:25 PM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FR1085
FR Ryanair
73H
6:30 PM
CET
8:10 PM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FR739
FR Ryanair
73H
7:00 PM
CET
8:40 PM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FR3749
FR Ryanair
73H
7:00 PM
CET
8:40 PM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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W46509
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
6:00 AM
CET TC
7:50 AM
CET
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FR1086
FR Ryanair
73H
7:00 AM
CET TA
8:40 AM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FR740
FR Ryanair
73H
7:25 AM
CET TA
9:05 AM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FR1088
FR Ryanair
73H
7:25 AM
CET TA
9:05 AM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FR3750
FR Ryanair
73H
6:20 PM
CET
8:00 PM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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W46507
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
6:30 PM
CET TC
8:20 PM
CET
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Bologna to Catania
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 526 mi 1h 40m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

BLQ–CTA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 526 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–CTA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 28 73H 1h40
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BLQ to CTA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to CTA.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,634
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Catania from Bologna

Nearby airports with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Metric BLQ→CTA FLR→CTA VRN→CTA
Distance from BLQ 50 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 28 12 23
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 35m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Catania is 0 hours the same as Bologna.
BLQ: CET · CTA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 6:00 PM in Catania.
Distance & Flight Time
526 mi / 847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.

BLQ–CTA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to Catania route.
Route details
Distance526 mi / 847 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 42 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: BLQ
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: CTA
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to CTA flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 526 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to CTA. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLR, CAG, TFS, MUC, KRK, FCO, VIE, DUS, SOF, BCN, BRI, OTP, AMS, MLA, SVQ, STN, TIA, SUF, IST, CDG, FRA, DXB, CRL, BVA, CMN, BUD, ZRH, EIN, MAD, BER and CGN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CTA to BLQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLR, VRN and PSA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BLQ to CTA

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BLQ to CTA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to CTA ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 526 miles (847 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FLR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Firenze (FI) (FLR), Caselle (VR) (VRN) and Pisa (PI) (PSA).