Catania to Spata-Artemida (CTA–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR5105
FR Ryanair
73H
2:00 PM
CEST TA
4:35 PM
EEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3673
A3 Aegean
320
7:40 PM
CEST TA
10:00 PM
EEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5104
FR Ryanair
73H
2:50 PM
EEST T2
3:35 PM
CEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Catania to Spata-Artemida
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 486 mi 1h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 54 1-stop hubs

CTA–ATH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Aegean Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 486 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTA–ATH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 7 73H 1h35
A3 Aegean Airlines 4 320 1h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A3
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Star Alliance: A3 (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTA to ATH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to ATH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,160
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 Spata-Artemida from Catania

Nearby airports with service to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Metric CTA→ATH MLA→ATH PMO→ATH
Distance from CTA 116 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 1
Weekly flights 11 19 3
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 35m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of CTA with service to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Spata-Artemida is 1 hour ahead of Catania.
CTA: CEST · ATH: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 7:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Distance & Flight Time
486 mi / 783 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Greece are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Greece without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting from ATH

Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.

Spata-Artemida Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.

Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.

CTA–ATH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Catania to Spata-Artemida route.
Route details
Distance486 mi / 783 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 7 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: CTA
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
Destination: ATH
IATA / ICAOATH / LGAV
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr31.8M
Elevation308 ft / 94 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTA to ATH flights.
Nonstop flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 35m. The route covers 486 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines and Ryanair.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from CTA to ATH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRG, KTW, BRS, BHX, SSH, SOF, SVQ, GVA, VNO, BSL, OTP, ARN, MLA, OSL, BGY, FCO, LUX, BUD, STR, BLQ, MXP, FLR, STN, ZRH, IST, NAP, CPH, MRS, BRI, CRL, VCE, RIX, BCN, MUC, CDG, WAW, BRU, DUS, ORY, VIE, AMS, MAD, LTN, FRA, MAN, BER, CGN, KRK, HEL, LGW, DXB, JFK, EDI and EIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Spata-Artemida is 1 hour ahead of Catania.
Yes, return flights from ATH to CTA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLA and PMO. 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 CTA to ATH

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and Ryanair. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTA to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to ATH ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 486 miles (783 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valletta (MLA) and Palermo (PMO).