Rome to Catania (FCO–CTA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FCO–CTA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways, Ryanair and Aeroitalia lead the route. The flight covers 335 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways Also: AR, AT, BT, CI, EK, ET, EY, FB, FI, HU, JU, KL, LG, LH, LO, LX, ME, MU, OS, OU, SN, SV, TK, TP, UX | 77 | 223, 32N, 32S | 1h15-1h28 | – | SkyTeam | AR, AT, BT, CI, EK, ET, EY, FB, FI, HU, JU, KL, LG, LH, LO, LX, ME, MU, OS, OU, SN, SV, TK, TP, UX |
| FR Ryanair | 49 | 73H | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| XZ Aeroitalia | 21 | 73H | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| W2 Flexflight | 14 | 73H | 1h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Catania from Rome
| Metric | FCO→CTA | PEG→CTA | PSR→CTA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FCO | – | 90 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 587 | 7 | 6 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 25m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
FCO: CEST · CTA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 6:00 PM in Catania.
Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.
FCO–CTA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Rome Fiumicino to Catania Flights
FCO-CTA connects Italy's capital with eastern Sicily in about 1 hour 15 minutes of flight time. ITA Airways, Ryanair, and Wizz Air combine for 10 or more daily nonstop departures, making this one of Italy's busiest domestic corridors. The route serves both residents commuting between Sicily and the mainland and leisure travelers heading to Taormina, Mount Etna, and the Ionian coast.
Catania Fontanarossa Airport sits 7 km southwest of the city center, reachable by bus or taxi in 15 to 20 minutes. The airport is the primary gateway to eastern Sicily, with Taormina 65 km north and Syracuse 60 km south. Fiumicino offers onward connections to all of Europe and long-haul routes via ITA Airways and its SkyTeam partners. A morning CTA-FCO departure connects to most European afternoon flights with a comfortable layover.