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Vatican Museums
A vast complex of papal collections including classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and access to the Sistine Chapel. One of Rome’s most important art visits and often best
Flights from Catania to Rome depart on average 27 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 15 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 333 miles (537 km) distance in 1h 20m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 333 miles (537 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Flights per day 27 |
Direct flights 15 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$131
Average price
$249
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Flights per day
25
Distance
537 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Catania to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Rome will cost around $249 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.
Of the 25 flights that leave Catania for Rome onSun, May 24, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct flights cover the 537 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sun, May 24 the longest flights will take 1 h 25 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.
AZ1730
AZ1726
AZ1750
FR 4860
KM643 · KM614
AZ1730
AZ1726
AZ1754
AZ1750
AZ1710Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 333 miles (537 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Rome:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Rome costing on average $99 (€80).
A bus is $91 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Rome costing on average $142 (€115).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Rome flights for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ1730 | 2:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h20 | 3:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY6533 · VY6102 | 2:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 7h00 | 9:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1750 | 2:50 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h20 | 4:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1726 | 3:25 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h20 | 4:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1754 | 4:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h20 | 5:50 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1712 | 7:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h25 | 8:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY6535 · VY6100 | 7:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 13h15 | 8:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6535 · VY6106 | 7:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 14h35 | 9:50 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
XZ2816 | 7:20 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h25 | 8:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KM643 · KM616 | 10:00 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 16h35 | 2:35 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
KM643 · KM612 | 10:00 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 10h35 | 8:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
AZ1722 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h25 | 7:25 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1736 | 7:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h25 | 8:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 734+ Autobus LM032+ AZ1170 | 8:52 AM Catania Centrale | 11h38 | 8:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
LG582 · LG6557 | 9:20 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h00 | 3:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1747 · AZ2133 | 9:35 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4h35 | 2:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 4892 | 9:45 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h30 | 11:15 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1710 | 10:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h25 | 11:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Moderate by Western Europe standards: sights and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and transit stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport -> Roma Termini
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