Flights Barcelona → Catania
BCN → CTA
Route overview
The flight route operates from Barcelona, where the airport has been in service since 1916, to Catania, with its airport opening in 1924. The destination airport in Catania serves over 12 million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in Sicily.
The Barcelona (BCN) → Catania (CTA) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Catania the average ATFM delay is 42.4 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Catania: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Catania (CTA) heads east for about 1,193 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 55m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Catania it is 42.4 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating BCN-CTA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BCN-CTA
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Barcelona-Catania route is about 1,193 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
