Catania to Rome (CTA–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Catania to Rome
3 carriers, 558 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
558 Flights/wk
335 mi
1h 9m nonstop
68 1-stop hubs
CTA–FCO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways, Ryanair and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 335 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CTA–FCO service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AZ ITA Airways Also: AC, AR, AT, BT, CI, EK, ET, EY, FB, FI, HU, JU, KL, KQ, LG, LH, LO, LX, ME, OS, OU, SN, SV, TK, TP, UX | 63 | 220, 221, 223, 320, 32N | 1h18-1h30 | – | SkyTeam | AC, AR, AT, BT, CI, EK, ET, EY, FB, FI, HU, JU, KL, KQ, LG, LH, LO, LX, ME, OS, OU, SN, SV, TK, TP, UX |
| FR Ryanair | 47 | 73H | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| W2 Flexflight | 21 | 73H | 1h15-1h25 | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTA to FCO direction.
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558
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to FCO.
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Longest
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Rome from Catania
Nearby airports with service to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.
| Metric | CTA→FCO | CIY→FCO | REG→FCO |
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| Distance from CTA | – | 41 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| Weekly flights | 558 | 14 | 178 |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 1h 15m | 1h 15m |
Comiso (CIY) to Rome flights · Reggio Calabria (REG) to Rome flights · Valletta (MLA) to Rome flights
Airports within 200 miles of CTA with service to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
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CTA: CEST · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 6:00 PM in Rome.
CTA: CEST · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 6:00 PM in Rome.
Distance & Flight Time
335 mi / 539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m to 1h 30m.
Getting from FCO
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Rome Climate
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
Facts
CTA–FCO Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Catania to Rome route.
Route details
Distance335 mi / 539 km
Flight time1h 9m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights558 out / 535 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: CTA
Full nameCatania-Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CTA to FCO flights.
Nonstop flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport take approximately 1h 9m to 1h 30m. The route covers 335 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways, Ryanair and Flexflight. Plus 26 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 558 nonstop flights per week from CTA to FCO. The return direction has about 535 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LMP, VRN, FMM, HHN, TIA, BRS, TRS, TFS, GVA, KTW, BUD, SOF, BRI, MLA, OSL, STN, FLR, NAP, GOA, BLQ, TRN, BVA, LUX, LIN, VCE, AOI, ZRH, KRK, STR, CAG, OTP, MRS, MXP, DUB, BCN, WAW, ATH, MUC, HEL, SVQ, CPH, IST, BSL, DUS, FRA, ORY, EIN, MAD, VIE, RTM, CMN, BHX, BRU, AMS, CDG, ARN, CGN, LGW, PRG, BER, LTN, MAN, EDI, CRL, SSH, JFK, RIX and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FCO to CTA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Block time is 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes on the 530 km sector. The flight crosses the Tyrrhenian Sea between Sicily and the Italian mainland. Northbound flights are slightly faster. This is one of Italy's most-flown domestic routes.
ITA Airways (formerly Alitalia) operates 5 to 8 daily nonstops. Ryanair adds 2 to 4 daily departures at lower fares. Wizz Air runs 1 to 2 daily. Total nonstop frequency reaches 8 to 14 departures per day. ITA uses A320 and A220 equipment. Ryanair flies 737-800. The route is competitive on price due to the low-cost carrier presence.
Most Catania flights go to Fiumicino (FCO), which is Rome's main airport with full international connections and Leonardo Express train service to Termini station. Some Ryanair flights use Ciampino (CIA), a smaller airport closer to the city but with bus-only access to central Rome. Check which airport your flight uses at booking time. FCO is better for onward connections; CIA can be faster for reaching central Rome if you have no connecting flight.
Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) sits 7 km south of the city centre with views of Mount Etna from the terminal. The airport has a single terminal handling both domestic and international flights. Bus service to Catania Centrale train station takes 20 minutes. The airport also runs bus connections to Taormina (1 hour), Syracuse (1 hour 15 minutes), and other eastern Sicily destinations.
Yes, but it takes 8 to 10 hours with a change in Messina or Villa San Giovanni and a train ferry crossing of the Strait of Messina. High-speed Frecce services run the mainland portion, but the Sicily segment is slow. Night trains exist but schedules change seasonally. Flying saves 6 to 8 hours. The train is an option for travelers who want to see the Calabrian coast.
Catania to Rome Fiumicino: Sicily to the Capital
CTA-FCO ranks among Italy's busiest domestic routes, connecting eastern Sicily with Rome across 530 km in about 1 hour 15 minutes. ITA Airways operates 5 to 8 daily nonstops, while Ryanair and Wizz Air add low-cost competition for a combined 8 to 14 daily departures. The route carries year-round business traffic between Sicily and the national capital, plus leisure demand from tourists using Catania as a base for Mount Etna, Taormina, and the Baroque towns of the Val di Noto.
Rome Fiumicino offers onward connections to most European capitals and intercontinental destinations on ITA Airways, and its Star Alliance partners. The Leonardo Express train runs every 15 minutes from FCO to Roma Termini in 32 minutes. Catania's Fontanarossa Airport is compact and efficient, with bus links to the city centre and eastern Sicily's coastal towns. The train alternative takes 8 to 10 hours including the Strait of Messina ferry crossing, so air is the standard choice for this route. Ryanair's presence keeps fares competitive, often below EUR 30 one way on off-peak days.