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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK2185cs
EK Emirates
7M8
7:10 AM
+04 T3
11:25 AM
CEST
6h 15m
15%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1501+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
7:10 AM
+04 T3
11:25 AM
CEST
6h 15m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2186cs
EK Emirates
7M8
1:00 PM
CEST TA
9:10 PM
+04
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1502+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
1:05 PM
CEST TA
9:15 PM
+04
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
TLV Tel Aviv 8h 23m EKFZ 6HLY Tel Aviv (TLV) to Catania flights
IST Istanbul 8h 30m 4OBIEK TK Istanbul (IST) to Catania flights
FCO Rome 8h 30m EKFI ARAZBT Rome (FCO) to Catania flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 9h 33m EKFIGA FRNOU2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Catania flights
MUC Munich 9h 42m EKFIQF AZLHNH Munich (MUC) to Catania flights
BCN Barcelona 10h 25m AVEKFI IBLLQR Barcelona (BCN) to Catania flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 10h 43m A3EK A3FRV7 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Catania flights
CPH Copenhagen 10h 56m EKFI D8SK Copenhagen (CPH) to Catania flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 15m AFEKFI AFAMKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Catania flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 11h 18m EKFZ FRNOXZ Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Catania flights
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Dubai to Catania
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,501 mi 6h 15m nonstop -2h behind

DXB–CTA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 2,501 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–CTA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai Also: EK 3 7M8 6h15 EK
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (3 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, DXB to CTA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to CTA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,040
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Catania is 2 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · CTA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 4:00 PM in Catania.
Distance & Flight Time
2,501 mi / 4,025 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 15m gate to gate.
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.

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.

DXB–CTA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Catania route.
Route details
Distance2,501 mi / 4,025 km
Flight time6h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: CTA
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to CTA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport take about 6h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 2,501 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DXB to CTA: flydubai.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ben Gurion, İstanbul and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CTA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Catania is 2 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from CTA to DXB 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.

Flights from DXB to CTA

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to CTA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to CTA is about 6 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,501 miles (4,025 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ben Gurion, İstanbul and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.