Cairo to Catania (CAI–CTA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FCO Rome 5h 25m AZEYJU → ARAZBT Rome (FCO) to Catania flights
SSH Sharm El Sheikh 6h ACAIEY → MSSM Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) to Catania flights
IST Istanbul 6h 3m ETJULO → TK Istanbul (IST) to Catania flights
VIE Vienna 6h 25m ACMSOS → AZFROS Vienna (VIE) to Catania flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 6h 40m LOMSNE → FRNOU2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Catania flights
VRN Caselle (VR) 7h 20m SM → FRV7W4 Caselle (VR) (VRN) to Catania flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 7h 20m A3ETJU → A3FR Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Catania flights
BCN Barcelona 7h 30m IBMSTP → LLQRVY Barcelona (BCN) to Catania flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 7h 50m E5NP → FRNOW2 Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Catania flights
MUC Munich 8h 3m ACLHMS → AZLHNH Munich (MUC) to Catania flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cairo to Catania
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CAI and CTA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to CTA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
FCO ~5h 25m SSH ~6h 0m IST ~6h 3m VIE ~6h 25m MXP ~6h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,568
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Catania is 1 hour behind Cairo.
CAI: EEST · CTA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Catania.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Italy. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period and must be obtained from the Italian embassy or VFS visa center in Cairo before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure and issued within the last 10 years. All Arabic-language documents must be translated into Italian and legalized.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CAI

Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.

Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.

Facts

CAI–CTA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Catania route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: CTA
Full nameCatania-Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to CTA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Sharm El Sheikh and İstanbul.
Catania is 1 hour behind Cairo.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Sharm El Sheikh and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.