Flights from Bologna to Catania

Bologna to Catania Flights: An Overview

The cities of Bologna and Catania are separated by a flight distance of about 844 kilometers, and flights from Bologna to Catania are a convenient method of transport between the two cities. Catania is famous for its whimsical Fontana dell'Elefante statue and the central square of Piazza del Duomo. A direct flight from Bologna to Catania takes approximately one hour 35 minutes. The flight time for a connecting flight will take about 2-3 hours longer, depending on the stopover destination and wait time of the layover. 

Which airlines fly from Bologna to Catania?

Three major airlines fly from Bologna to Catania, but only two airlines offer direct flights. The two airlines offering non-stop flights are Ryanair and Alitalia. The airline KLM offers connecting flight from Bologna to Catania. The carrier with the most flights on this route is Alitalia, providing most of the direct and indirect services.

How long is the flight from Bologna to Catania?

The flight distance from Bologna to Catania is approximately 844 kilometers, and a direct flight takes around one hour 40 minutes to cover this distance. Indirect flights with one stopover take roughly 4-6 hours on average, providing a convenient alternative to direct flights. Passengers should note that some indirect services with more than one change can take upwards of 15 hours to complete the journey.

How many flights are there from Bologna to Catania?

There are more than 30 flights every day between Bologna and Catania, with more than 100 available over an entire week. Of these, around 2-3 daily services are direct. Alitalia operates the majority of the direct and indirect flights from Bologna to Catania. Indirect services with one change regularly stop in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Bologna to Catania?

Departure airport: flights from Bologna to Catania take off at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, an international airport serving the city of Bologna. The airport is located approximately six kilometers north-west of the city center of Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It is the eighth busiest airport in Italy. The airport is easily accessible from the city center by train services, taxis, buses or car rental services. The regular shuttle Aerobus-BLQ takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the airport from the city center. The main terminal consists of 22 boarding gates and several services and concessions. Services in the airport include free WiFi connectivity, restaurants, ATMs, duty-free shops, a post office, currency exchange, and passenger lounges.

​Arrival airport: flights from Bologna to Catania land at Catania International Airport, also known as Vincenzo Bellini Airport. It is located 4.3 kilometers south-west of Catania. The airport consists of a single two-level passenger terminal, which is divided into the Arrivals level and the Departures level. The first level hosts services and amenities for departure services. Other facilities in the airport include WiFi services, duty-free shops, restaurants, and car rental services. Passengers who wish to use public transport to reach the city center can catch the AMT Alibus, which will head to the main train station and city center, taking about 20-30 minutes to complete the route.