- Must visit
Uffizi Gallery
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Flights from Catania to Florence depart on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 23:35. The fastest flight covers the 477 miles (768 km) distance in 1h 35m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 477 miles (768 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Flights per day 24 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 12:40 AM |
Last flight 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€172
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€319
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 41 m
Flights on Aug 29
44
Distance
768 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Catania to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Florence will cost around €319 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €172.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 44 flights from Catania to Florence, including 8 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct flights cover the 768 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the longest flights will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 740
V71704
AZ1712 · AZ1681
FR 1088
VY6531 · VY6001
FR 8269
FR 6205
FR 6492
V71704
FR 740Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €71, while a flight costs an average of €187.
Distance: 477 miles (768 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€187 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest | €97 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 58m Average total duration 15h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 4m Average total duration 12h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Florence:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Florence costing on average €97.
A bus is €116 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Florence costing on average €187.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 34m.
Bus takes on average 15h 28m.
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Florence flights for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ1712 · AZ1681 | 7:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3h25 | 10:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 1088 | 8:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h45 | 10:15 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
V71704 | 8:50 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h40 | 10:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 8269 | 9:50 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h40 | 11:30 PM Pisa International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
FR 1088 | 5:45 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h45 | 7:30 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1722+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Leonardo express 4595 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h01 | 12:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1722+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ Leonardo express 4593 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h46 | 11:46 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1722+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ Leonardo express 4701 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h27 | 12:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2810+ Leonardo express 4701+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 6:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h32 | 12:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2810+ Leonardo express 4601+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 6:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h51 | 12:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2810+ Leonardo express 4605+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 6:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h51 | 1:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1736 · AZ1675 | 7:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3h30 | 10:35 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1736+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Leonardo express 4605 | 7:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h41 | 1:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1736+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Leonardo express 4603 | 7:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h06 | 1:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1736+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ Leonardo express 4601 | 7:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h41 | 12:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FR 740 | 8:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h45 | 9:45 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1728+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Leonardo express 4615 | 8:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 7h06 | 3:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1728+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Leonardo express 4619 | 8:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 7h41 | 3:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1728+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Leonardo express 4605 | 8:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h41 | 1:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FR 6205 | 9:50 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h40 | 11:30 AM Pisa International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1747 · AZ2049 · AZ1679 | 9:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h55 | 6:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1747 · AZ2133 · AZ1679 | 9:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h55 | 6:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
V71704 | 11:30 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h40 | 1:10 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
XZ2812+ Leonardo express 4635+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 11:40 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h47 | 6:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2812+ Leonardo express 4633+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 11:40 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h31 | 6:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2812+ Leonardo express 4705+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 11:40 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h31 | 5:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1718 · AZ2071 · AZ1679 | 12:05 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h45 | 6:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1734+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Leonardo express 4633 | 12:35 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h36 | 6:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1734+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Leonardo express 4635 | 12:35 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h52 | 6:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1734+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Leonardo express 4639 | 12:35 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h11 | 6:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
VY6533 · VY6005 | 2:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h45 | 10:55 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6533 · VY6029 | 2:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 7h15 | 9:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 1086 | 2:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h45 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1726 · AZ1679 | 2:50 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4h00 | 6:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1726+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592+ Leonardo express 4661 | 2:50 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h56 | 9:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1726+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434+ Leonardo express 4659 | 2:50 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h21 | 9:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1726+ FRECCIAROSSA 8528+ Leonardo express 4653 | 2:50 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h37 | 8:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1704 · AZ2109 · AZ1681 | 3:00 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 7h40 | 10:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1754 · AZ1679 | 3:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3h05 | 6:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1754+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434+ Leonardo express 4659 | 3:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h26 | 9:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1754+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ Leonardo express 4673 | 3:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 7h35 | 11:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1754+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592+ Leonardo express 4661 | 3:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h01 | 9:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Houses Michelangelo’s David alongside major Renaissance sculptures. A must for first-time visitors interested in Florence’s artistic legacy.
Monastic museum with Fra Angelico frescoes and tranquil cells. Ideal for experiencing spiritual art in one of Florence’s most atmospheric spaces.
Florence’s monumental main square, framed by civic buildings and sculpture. A must for first impressions, history, and lively urban atmosphere.
The cathedral square is Florence’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by the Duomo, Baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for architecture lovers.
Riverside viewpoint with one of Florence’s classic panoramas. Best at sunset for sweeping views over the Arno, domes, and historic center.
Thick Florentine T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the city's signature celebratory dish and a classic of Tuscan cuisine.
A rustic Tuscan bread soup with black cabbage, cannellini beans, vegetables, and olive oil. A beloved frugal dish rooted in Florentine home cooking.
A thick soup of bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil, served warm or at room temperature. It celebrates simple Tuscan ingredients and stale bread.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enoteca Pinchiorri, known for refined Italian cuisine and an exceptional wine cellar. Elegant and formal.
Legendary casual stop for Lampredotto sandwiches and other tripe specialties. Simple, authentic street food experience in central Florence.
Historic steakhouse famed for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina and classic Tuscan dishes. Traditional, bustling atmosphere near Santa Croce.
Moderate for Italy: hotels in the center are pricier, but dining and transit are reasonable versus Rome or Venice.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Florence Peretola Airport -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Florence by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Catania to Florence flights use the Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Peretola Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Catania and Florence airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 4 km from Catania city centre. Public transport options include:
Catania Fontanarossa Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Catania Fontanarossa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Catania Fontanarossa Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Florence Peretola Airport is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Florence Peretola Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Florence Peretola Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Florence Peretola Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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