Flights Rome → Catania
FCO → CTA
Route overview
The flight route from Rome to Catania is operated by a mix of aircraft including Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Airbus A319, Boeing 737, and Boeing 737-800. The destination airport in Catania, which opened in 1924, handles over 12 million passengers annually, making it a significant transportation hub for the region.
The Rome (FCO) → Catania (CTA) route is operated by ITA Airways, Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18/100 (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 Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Catania: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA) heads south-east for about 539 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 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% |
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating FCO-CTA
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-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 4 airlines: ITA Airways, Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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 Rome-Catania route is about 539 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.
