Catania to Madrid (CTA–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CTA–MAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Ryanair and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 1,021 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia | 8 | 320 | 3h04-3h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 73H | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| LA LATAM Chile | 3 | 320 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Catania
| Metric | CTA→MAD | MLA→MAD | SUF→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTA | – | 116 mi | 118 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 10 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 4m | 2h 50m | 3h |
Travel Essentials
CTA: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
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.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
CTA–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CTA to MAD
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Iberia and LATAM Chile. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CTA to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CTA to MAD ranges from 3 hours 4 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,021 miles (1,643 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via EIN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valletta (MLA), Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF) and Palermo (PMO).