- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Flights from Catania to Florence depart on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 4 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 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Flights per day 24 |
Direct flights 4 |
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 77 days |
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$241
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Flights per day
49
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 $241 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 49 flights that leave Catania for Florence onSun, May 31, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 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 Sun, May 31 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 1088
FR 8269
FR 3750
FR 1086
VY6865
VY6865
FR 6492
FR 8269
V71704
FR 3750Omio 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 prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 477 miles (768 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$112 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 7m Average total duration 13h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m 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 $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Florence costing on average $112 (€90).
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Florence costing on average $123 (€99).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 20m.
Bus takes on average 13h 37m.
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Florence flights for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 1088 | 5:45 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h45 | 7:30 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1722+ Leonardo express 4595+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h46 | 11:46 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1722 · AZ1675 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4h35 | 10:35 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1722+ Leonardo express 4577+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 9h11 | 3:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1722+ Leonardo express 4615+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h46 | 2:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2810+ Leonardo express 4621+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 6:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h51 | 3:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2810+ Leonardo express 4615+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 6:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 7h51 | 2:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2810+ Leonardo express 4577+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 6:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h16 | 3:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1736+ Leonardo express 4621+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 7:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h41 | 3:46 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+ Leonardo express 4577+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 7:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h06 | 3:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1736+ Leonardo express 4615+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 7:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 7h41 | 2:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FR 740 | 8:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h45 | 9:45 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1747 · AZ2133 · AZ1679 | 9:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h20 | 6:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1710+ Leonardo express 4705+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 10:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h31 | 4:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1710+ Leonardo express 4621+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 10:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h31 | 3:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1710+ Leonardo express 4627+ FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 10:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h46 | 5:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1710 · AZ1677 | 10:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4h30 | 2:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
XZ2812+ Leonardo express 4705+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 11:40 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h06 | 4:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2812+ Leonardo express 4627+ FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 11:40 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h21 | 5:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
XZ2812+ Leonardo express 4633+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 11:40 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h06 | 5:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1730 · AZ1679 | 2:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4h05 | 6:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1730+ Leonardo express 4649+ FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 2:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h36 | 7:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1730+ Leonardo express 4651+ FRECCIAROSSA 9326 | 2:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h51 | 8:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1730+ Leonardo express 4645+ FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 2:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h17 | 7:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
VY6533 · VY6029 | 2:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 7h10 | 9:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6533 · VY6005 | 2:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h40 | 10:55 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 1086 | 2:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h45 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1726+ Leonardo express 4659+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 3:25 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h36 | 9:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1726+ Leonardo express 4661+ FRECCIAROSSA 9330 | 3:25 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h02 | 9:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1726+ Leonardo express 4657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 3:25 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h21 | 8:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1704 · AZ2109 · AZ1681 | 3:55 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h45 | 10:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1754+ Leonardo express 4665+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 4:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h16 | 9:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1754 · AZ1681 | 4:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h10 | 10:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1754+ Regionale 83063+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250 | 4:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 12h58 | 5:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AZ1754+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674 | 4:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h50 | 11:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ1712 · AZ1681 | 7:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3h25 | 10:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1712+ Regionale 83063+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250 | 7:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 10h13 | 5:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
XZ2816+ Regionale 83063+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250 | 7:20 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 10h08 | 5:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
FR 3750 | 7:40 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h45 | 9:25 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 8269 | 9:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h40 | 11:10 PM Pisa International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY6865 | 9:35 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h40 | 11:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this compact but world-famous museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Timed entry is commonly advisable.
Outstanding museum for original sculptures and treasures from Florence Cathedral, including works by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Michelangelo. A superb companion to the Duomo complex.
The monumental heart of Florence, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors and iconic city views.
Historic civic square lined with statues and anchored by Palazzo Vecchio. A lively open-air showcase of Florence’s political and artistic heritage.
The city’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset for sweeping panoramas over Florence. A social-media favorite and classic photo stop.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Charcoal-Grilled Rare. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cooking.
A Hearty Tuscan Soup Of Bread, Cannellini Beans, Kale, And Vegetables, Traditionally Reboiled The Next Day For Deeper Flavor.
A Rustic Tomato And Bread Soup With Garlic, Olive Oil, And Basil. It Is A Beloved Florentine Comfort Dish.
A Refined Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Creative Tuscan Cuisine In An Elegant Contemporary Setting.
An Old-Style Florentine Institution Known For Its Butter Chicken, Artichoke Omelette, And Traditional Tuscan Atmosphere.
Historic, Bustling Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Florentine Classics Such As Bistecca Alla Fiorentina And Ribollita.
Moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and local transport stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change is fine in cafes; round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
Florence Peretola Airport -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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