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

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✈ Nonstop
FR739
FR Ryanair
73H
5:55 AM
CEST
7:35 AM
CEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1087
FR Ryanair
73H
7:55 AM
CEST
9:35 AM
CEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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W46508
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
8:30 AM
CEST
10:05 AM
CEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1085
FR Ryanair
73H
12:40 PM
CEST
2:20 PM
CEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FR3749
FR Ryanair
73H
7:35 PM
CEST
9:15 PM
CEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W46507
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
6:00 AM
CEST TC
7:45 AM
CEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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W46509
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
6:00 AM
CEST
7:50 AM
CEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FR740
FR Ryanair
73H
8:00 AM
CEST TA
9:45 AM
CEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FR3750
FR Ryanair
73H
7:40 PM
CEST TA
9:25 PM
CEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FR1086
FR Ryanair
73H
8:05 PM
CEST TA
9:50 PM
CEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FR1088
FR Ryanair
73H
8:30 PM
CEST TA
10:15 PM
CEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Bologna to Catania
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 526 mi 1h 35m nonstop 48 1-stop hubs

BLQ–CTA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and AeroWorld lead the route. The flight covers 526 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 48 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
W4 AeroWorld 7 32Q 1h35
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W4
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W4 (35 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to CTA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,172
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 2 2 3
Weekly flights 35 12 28
Flight time 1h 35m 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: CEST · CTA: CEST

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 35m to 1h 40m.

BLQ–CTA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to Catania route.
Route details
Distance526 mi / 847 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 38 return
1-stop connections48 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 35m to 1h 40m. The route covers 526 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and AeroWorld.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to CTA. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUF, FLR, STR, BHX, CLJ, HEL, MAN, ZRH, TFS, CDG, FCO, MUC, WRO, BCN, SSH, BER, BVA, CRL, BRI, EIN, CAG, LYS, MLA, KRK, FRA, TIA, BUD, PRG, WAW, VIE, STN, BRU, IST, LTN, AMS, DXB, SVQ, MAD, CMN, CGN, CPH, ARN, ATH, DUS, OTP, WMI, SOF and EDI. 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.
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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 and AeroWorld. With 35 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 35 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 526 miles (847 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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