Catania to Cairo (CTA–CAI) — 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
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 28m A3FR → A3ETJU Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Cairo flights
FCO Rome 5h 30m AFARAZ → AZEYLH Rome (FCO) to Cairo flights
IST Istanbul 5h 45m TK → ETJULO Istanbul (IST) to Cairo flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 6h 48m FRW2 → E5NP Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Cairo flights
TLV Tel Aviv 6h 53m 6HLY → LH Tel Aviv (TLV) to Cairo flights
VIE Vienna 6h 53m AZFROS → MSOSTP Vienna (VIE) to Cairo flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 6h 55m FRU2W4 → LOMSNE Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Cairo flights
MUC Munich 7h 5m AZLHVL → LHMSSM Munich (MUC) to Cairo flights
BCN Barcelona 7h 20m IBLALL → IBLLMS Barcelona (BCN) to Cairo flights
HHN Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) 7h 25m FR → MS Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) to Cairo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Catania to Cairo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to CAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
ATH ~4h 28m FCO ~5h 30m IST ~5h 45m SOF ~5h 55m BGY ~6h 48m
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,665
Candidates
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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
Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Catania.
CTA: CEST · CAI: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 7:00 PM in Cairo.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt. Apply for an eVisa at visa2egypt.gov.eg. A single-entry eVisa costs about $25 and allows stays of up to 30 days. A multiple-entry option is available for $60 and is valid for 180 days. Processing typically takes up to 4 working days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Visa on arrival is also available at Egyptian airports for Italian nationals, but the eVisa saves time at immigration.

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

Uber and Careem are the easiest exit. Order from the app inside the terminal and meet the driver at the designated pickup zone outside arrivals. Expect EGP 100-200 to downtown (Tahrir Square, Zamalek, Garden City) and 45-60 minutes in normal traffic. Prices are dynamic, highest between 22:00-02:00 and 06:00-11:00. Yellow metered taxis queue at the rank; drivers will quote EGP 400-500 but the metered fare is EGP 150-300.

CTA public buses 356 and 400 run to central Cairo (EGP 5) but are infrequent and packed. Airport shuttle buses serve major hotels for EGP 25-50. Metro Line 3 does not yet reach the airport; the extension is planned but not operational. Rental car offices are in Terminal 3 arrivals. Traffic in Cairo is aggressive by any standard, so first-time visitors may prefer ride-hail over self-driving.

Cairo Climate

Cairo is desert. Rain totals about 25mm for the entire year, almost all of it falling in December and January. Summers (May-October) are hot and dry with highs of 34-38 degrees C and relentless sunshine. July and August are the peak, though low humidity makes shade feel meaningful. Winters (December-February) are mild and sunny at 14-20 degrees C during the day, dropping to 8-10 degrees C at night.

The Khamsin wind arrives in spring (March-May), carrying Saharan sand and pushing temperatures above 40 degrees C for several days at a stretch. Visibility drops and sand gets into everything. Autumn (October-November) is warm and settled, making it the most pleasant travel window along with winter. Pack sunscreen and light clothing for summer. Winter evenings need a light jacket. Bring a scarf or face covering if visiting during Khamsin season.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CTA–CAI Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTA to CAI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and İstanbul.
Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Catania.
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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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.