Flights Rome → Catania
FCO → CTA
How long is the flight from Rome to Catania?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA) takes about 1h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 13.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Catania the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes (main cause: atfm). 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 2.4 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 80% | 36 min | 0.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating FCO-CTA
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-CTA
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA) takes about 1h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
