Flights Madrid → Catania
MAD → CTA
Route overview
This flight route operates from Madrid, where the airport opened in 1931, to Catania, an older aviation hub that first welcomed flights back in 1924. The destination airport serves over twelve million passengers annually, making it a significant travel gateway for Sicily and southern Italy.
The Madrid (MAD) → Catania (CTA) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.3/100 (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 Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Catania: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Catania (CTA) heads east for about 1,643 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 28m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating MAD-CTA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-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 1 airline: Ryanair.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Catania, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Madrid-Catania route is about 1,643 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
