Munich to Catania (MUC–CTA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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770 mi airlines charter/private 51/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 36m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LH4124cs
LH Lufthansa
32N
8:50 AM
CEST T2
11:00 AM
CEST
2h 10m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VL1906+1
VL Air VIA
32N
8:50 AM
CEST T2
11:00 AM
CEST
2h 10m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1920+1
LH Lufthansa
32A
12:05 PM
CEST T2
2:15 PM
CEST
2h 10m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7327cs
AZ ITA
32A
12:05 PM
CEST T2
2:15 PM
CEST
2h 10m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7321cs
AZ ITA
321
3:35 PM
CEST T2
5:45 PM
CEST
2h 10m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1908+2
LH Lufthansa
32A
3:35 PM
CEST T2
5:45 PM
CEST
2h 10m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH5855cs
NH All Nippon
321
3:35 PM
CEST T2
5:45 PM
CEST
2h 10m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4112cs
LH Lufthansa
32N
9:20 PM
CEST T2
11:30 PM
CEST
2h 10m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VL1904+1
VL Air VIA
32N
9:20 PM
CEST T2
11:30 PM
CEST
2h 10m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VL1905+1
VL Air VIA
32N
6:00 AM
CEST TA
8:10 AM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4113cs
LH Lufthansa
32N
6:00 AM
CEST
8:10 AM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VL1907+1
VL Air VIA
32N
11:50 AM
CEST TA
2:00 PM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4125cs
LH Lufthansa
32N
11:50 AM
CEST TA
2:00 PM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1921+1
LH Lufthansa
321
3:05 PM
CEST TA
5:15 PM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7284cs
AZ ITA
32A
3:05 PM
CEST TA
5:15 PM
CEST
2h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7278cs
AZ ITA
32Q
6:35 PM
CEST TA
8:45 PM
CEST
2h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1909+1
LH Lufthansa
321
6:35 PM
CEST TA
8:45 PM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
FCO Rome 3h 35m AZETEY ARAZBT Rome (FCO) to Catania flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 3h 50m AZENLH FRNOU2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Catania flights
GOA Genova (GE) 3h 55m AZENLH FR Genova (GE) (GOA) to Catania flights
MLA Valletta 4h 5m BTKMLH AZFRKM Valletta (MLA) to Catania flights
BEG Belgrade 4h 25m JULHSQ JU Belgrade (BEG) to Catania flights
STR Stuttgart 4h 25m BTLHNH EW Stuttgart (STR) to Catania flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 25m ACAIAZ AZLHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Catania flights
BRI Bari 4h 30m ENLHSN FR Bari (BRI) to Catania flights
NAP Napoli 4h 35m AZLHNH FRU2 Napoli (NAP) to Catania flights
ZRH Zurich 4h 40m AIAZLH LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Catania flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Munich to Catania
2 carriers, 51 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 770 mi 2h 10m nonstop

MUC–CTA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Air VIA lead the route. The flight covers 770 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MUC–CTA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa Also: AZ, NH 22 32A, 32N 2h10 AZ, NH
VL Air VIA 14 32N 2h10
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AZ, NH
32A Airbus A320 – AZ, LH
32N Airbus A320neo – LH, VL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH + VL (36 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, MUC to CTA direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MUC to CTA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,059
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.

Other ways to reach Catania from Munich

Nearby airports with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Metric MUC→CTA FMM→CTA STR→CTA
Distance from MUC 76 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 51 3 9
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 10m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of MUC with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Catania is 0 hours the same as Munich.
MUC: CEST · CTA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, it's 6:00 PM in Catania.
Distance & Flight Time
770 mi / 1,239 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders can enter Italy visa-free with no time limit. Both countries are EU and Schengen members, so you have full freedom of movement. A German passport or national ID card is all you need. No border checks on flights from Germany.

For stays over 3 months, register at the local Anagrafe (civil registry) office. You will need proof of accommodation, health insurance or EHIC card, and financial means. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) covers emergency medical care in Italy. Italy uses the euro, same as Germany.

Getting to MUC

S-Bahn S1 and S8 both run to the airport from central Munich. S8 from Marienplatz takes 40 minutes (€13.60 single, or €12 with the Airport City Day Ticket). Trains run every 20 minutes from around 4am to 1am. The two S-Bahn lines run different routes through the city; choose based on your starting point.Lufthansa Airport Bus from the main train station takes 45 minutes (€12 single, €19.50 return). Taxis from central Munich cost €65–80. Ride-shares (Uber) are available. The airport is 29km northeast; allow extra time during morning rush.

MUC–CTA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Munich to Catania route.
Route details
Distance770 mi / 1,239 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights51 out / 44 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MUC
IATA / ICAOMUC / EDDM
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr41.5M
Elevation1,487 ft / 453 m
Destination: CTA
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MUC to CTA flights.
Nonstop flights from Munich Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 770 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MUC to CTA: Lufthansa and Air VIA.
This route has frequent daily 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 Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Milan Malpensa and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo.
Yes, return flights from CTA to MUC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FMM, STR and BZO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 MUC to CTA

Munich Airport (MUC) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa and Air VIA. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MUC to CTA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MUC to CTA is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 770 miles (1,239 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 95 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Milan Malpensa and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memmingen (FMM), Stuttgart (STR) and Bolzano (BZ) (BZO).