Rome to Catania (FCO–CTA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Rome to Catania
12 carriers, 233 flights/week nonstop.
12 Airlines
233 Flights/wk
335 mi
1h 2m nonstop
50 1-stop hubs
FCO–CTA is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways, Ryanair and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 335 miles in approximately 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop FCO–CTA service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AZ ITA Airways | 49 | 221, 223, 320, 32N, 32S | 1h11-1h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| FR Ryanair | 41 | 73H | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 35 | 223, 320, 32N | 1h15-1h20 | – | – | – |
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 28 | 223, 320, 32N | 1h15-1h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CI China Airlines | 14 | 223, 319 | 1h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 14 | 32N | 1h15-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| XZ Aeroitalia | 14 | 73H | 1h02-1h20 | – | – | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 12 | 223, 32N | 1h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 32S | 1h15 | – | – | – |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 32S | 1h15 | – | – | – |
| BT airBaltic | 5 | 223 | 1h15 | – | – | – |
| FB Bulgaria Air | 3 | 32S | 1h20 | – | – | – |
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, FCO to CTA direction.
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34
Nonstop flights
233
Outbound / wk
241
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to CTA.
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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 Catania from Rome
Nearby airports with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
| Metric | FCO→CTA | PEG→CTA | PSR→CTA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FCO | – | 90 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 233 | 7 | 6 |
| Flight time | 1h 2m | 1h 30m | 1h 25m |
Perugia (PG) (PEG) to Catania flights · Pescara (PSR) to Catania flights · Napoli (NAP) to Catania flights
Airports within 200 miles of FCO with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
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Catania is 0 hours
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FCO: CET · CTA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 6:00 PM in Catania.
FCO: CET · CTA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 6:00 PM in Catania.
Distance & Flight Time
335 mi / 539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 2m to 1h 25m.
Getting to FCO
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.
Facts
FCO–CTA Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Rome to Catania route.
Route details
Distance335 mi / 539 km
Flight time1h 2m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)12
Weekly flights233 out / 241 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
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 FCO to CTA flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport take approximately 1h 2m to 1h 25m. The route covers 335 miles.
12 airlines operate nonstop service: Aerolineas Argentinas, Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways, airBaltic, China Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Bulgaria Air, Icelandair, Ryanair and Aeroitalia.
There are approximately 233 nonstop flights per week from FCO to CTA. The return direction has about 241 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAG, BRI, GOA, EIN, GVA, SUF, TFS, BLQ, VCE, BSL, VRN, ZRH, TRS, MLA, VIE, FLR, TIA, KRK, KTW, SVQ, BUD, LIN, TRN, BER, NAP, SOF, RIX, BCN, MXP, LGW, MAD, OTP, BVA, STR, IST, CGN, FRA, GDN, JFK, CDG, DXB, STN, MUC, AMS, SSH, PRG, DUS, HHN, CMN and WAW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CTA to FCO 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.
Flight time is 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes covering about 530 km. Block time stretches to 1 hour 30 minutes with taxi at Fiumicino, which has long runway queues during morning and evening peaks. Catania approach is quick with minimal congestion.
ITA Airways operates high-frequency service as part of its domestic hub network. Ryanair competes with multiple daily departures at lower fares. Wizz Air adds frequencies on certain days. Combined service exceeds 10 daily departures across all carriers.
Catania (CTA) is the right choice for Taormina (65 km north), Mount Etna (30 km northwest), and Syracuse (60 km south). Palermo (PMO) serves the western half of the island. The two airports are 260 km apart by motorway, about a 2.5 hour drive.
Interbus operates direct coach service from CTA to Taormina in about 1 hour 15 minutes. Taxis and private transfers take about 50 minutes via the A18 motorway. There is no direct rail link from the airport to Taormina; the train requires a transfer in Catania Centrale.
Etna eruptions produce ash clouds that can close CTA airspace. Events typically last hours to a couple of days. During eruptions, flights divert to Palermo or Comiso. This happens a few times per year, more commonly in active periods. Airlines rebook affected passengers at no charge.
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.