Dubai to Catania (DXB–CTA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FZ flydubai
7M8
7:40 AM
+04 T3
11:15 AM
CET
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Dubai to Catania
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,501 mi 6h 35m nonstop -3h behind 33 1-stop hubs

DXB–CTA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 2,501 miles in approximately 6h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–CTA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai 4 7M8 6h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to CTA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to CTA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
TIA ~12h 55m PSA ~14h 50m VCE ~14h 55m KRK ~16h 0m STR ~16h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,439
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Catania is 3 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · CTA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 3:00 PM in Catania.
Distance & Flight Time
2,501 mi / 4,025 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 35m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned Schengen departure. ETIAS authorization will be required once the EU system launches.

EU duty-free limits apply on goods imported from outside the EU. Cash of EUR 10,000 or more must be declared at customs.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–CTA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Catania route.
Route details
Distance2,501 mi / 4,025 km
Flight time6h 35m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: CTA
Full nameCatania-Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to CTA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport take approximately 6h 35m. The route covers 2,501 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: flydubai.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from DXB to CTA. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TIA, PSA, VCE, KRK, STR, FRA, BLQ, BCN, WAW, AMS, OTP, FCO, IST, ZRH, BGY, MXP, LGW, BER, RIX, MUC, PRG, SOF, BUD, DUS, MAD, VIE, NAP, STN, CMN, BSL, GVA, CDG and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Catania is 3 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from CTA to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 DXB to CTA

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to CTA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to CTA ranges from 6 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,501 miles (4,025 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via TIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.