Catania to Barcelona (CTA–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VY6535
VY Vueling
32A
3:20 PM
CET
5:35 PM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY6534
VY Vueling
321
12:35 PM
CET T1
2:40 PM
CET
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Catania to Barcelona
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 742 mi 2h 15m nonstop 42 1-stop hubs

CTA–BCN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 742 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTA–BCN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VY Vueling 7 32A 2h15
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – VY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VY (7 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, CTA to BCN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to BCN.
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One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,860
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 Barcelona from Catania

Nearby airports with service to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Metric CTA→BCN MLA→BCN PMO→BCN
Distance from CTA 116 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 7 16 13
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 14m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of CTA with service to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona.
Distance & Flight Time
742 mi / 1,193 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Visa & Entry

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

Getting from BCN

Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.

Barcelona Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.

Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.

CTA–BCN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Catania to Barcelona route.
Route details
Distance742 mi / 1,193 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: CTA
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
Destination: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTA to BCN flights.
Nonstop flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 742 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Vueling.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CTA to BCN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VIE, AOI, BGY, SVQ, BUD, TRS, BVA, LIN, NAP, BER, MLA, VNO, TRN, FCO, BLQ, WAW, ZRH, STR, CRL, VCE, EIN, RIX, BRI, PRG, KRK, MXP, VRN, MUC, LGW, DUS, AMS, FRA, HHN, CDG, IST, MAD, CMN, BRU, DXB, STN, LUX and OTP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BCN 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 BCN

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTA to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to BCN ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 742 miles (1,193 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via VIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valletta (MLA) and Palermo (PMO).