- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
Flights from Catania to Zurich depart on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €50 but you can travel from only €43 by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 758 miles (1220 km) distance in 2h 20m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 758 miles (1220 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €50 |
Flights per day 35 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 20m |
First flight 4:20 AM |
Last flight 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
€96
Average price
€386
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Flights per day
42
Distance
1220 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Catania to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Zurich will cost around €386 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €96.
Of the 42 flights that leave Catania for Zurich onWed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct flights cover the 1220 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the longest flights will take 4 h 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.
U21118
KL1672 · KL1949
KL1672 · KL1943
KL1672 · KL1947
KL1672 · KL1945
LX8399
U21118
LX3419+
LX1737
LH4113+
LH5748
AZ1734+
AZ7188Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, and a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 758 miles (1220 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€155 Average price | €201 Average price | €89 Average price Cheapest | €152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 3m Average total duration 20h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 15m Average total duration 27h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Zurich:
A bus is €66 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Zurich costing on average €155.
A bus is €112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Zurich costing on average €201.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 33m.
Bus takes on average 27h 45m.
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Zurich flights for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ1724 · AZ574 | 11:40 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h35 | 6:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1724+ AZ7188 | 11:40 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h05 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3425+ KL1606 · KL1949 | 11:40 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 10h10 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
LH4125+ LH5766 | 11:50 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4h20 | 4:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1734+ AZ7188 | 12:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4h00 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3419+ LX1737 | 12:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4h00 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1734 · AZ574 | 12:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h30 | 6:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3419 · LX3435 | 12:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h30 | 6:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9815 · EW9764 | 1:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h15 | 7:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1730+ AZ7190 | 2:55 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h55 | 9:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3417+ KL1606 · KL1949 | 2:55 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h55 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
VY6533 · VY6248 | 3:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h45 | 8:55 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1726+ AZ7190 | 3:25 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h25 | 9:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3132+ SN5113 | 3:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h15 | 9:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1672 · KL1949 | 4:20 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h30 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1672 · KL1943 | 4:20 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 17h25 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1672 · KL1947 | 4:20 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 25h35 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1672 · KL1945 | 4:20 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 21h30 | 1:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
LX3423+ LX1733 | 4:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h20 | 9:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1754+ AZ7190 | 4:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h20 | 9:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
U21118 | 8:05 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h20 | 10:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX8399 | 8:35 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h15 | 10:50 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1947+ KL2568 | 9:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 20h45 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1943+ KL2568 | 9:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 12h35 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1945+ KL2568 | 9:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 16h40 | 1:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1949+ KL2568 | 9:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 24h40 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
VY6535 · VY6246 | 10:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 10h15 | 9:00 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6535 · VY6260 | 10:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 14h45 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
LH4113+ LH5764 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h15 | 12:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4113+ LH5748 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4h00 | 10:00 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1722 · AZ572 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4h05 | 10:05 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3427+ LX1727 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h15 | 11:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1722+ AZ7186 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 5h15 | 11:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3424+ KL1602 · KL1947 | 6:00 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 11h55 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
KL3476+ KL1614 · KL1947 | 6:45 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 11h10 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
KL3476+ KL1616 · KL1947 | 6:45 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 11h10 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
AZ1736+ AZ7186 | 7:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4h10 | 11:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3425+ LX1727 | 7:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4h10 | 11:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3419+ KL1602 · KL1947 | 7:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 10h50 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
KL3419+ KL1604 · KL1947 | 7:05 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 10h50 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
KL2566+ KL1947 | 9:20 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h35 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL2566+ KL1949 | 9:20 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 12h30 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL2566+ KL1943 | 9:20 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 24h25 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL2566+ KL1945 | 9:20 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 28h30 | 1:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL3520+ KL1616 · KL1947 | 9:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h00 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
EW9815 · EW9764 | 10:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 8h45 | 7:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1710+ AZ7188 | 10:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h30 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3451+ KL1604 · KL1949 | 10:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 11h35 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
KL3451+ KL1606 · KL1949 | 10:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 11h35 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
KL3451+ KL1604 · KL1947 | 10:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 7h40 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
AF1201 · AF1192 | 10:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 23h00 | 9:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
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Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station. It offers essential insight into Swiss cultural history, design, and nationhood.
Remarkable private collection in a villa, featuring Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern masterpieces in an intimate lakeside setting.
Zurich's famous old town shopping street links the main station to the lake. It is ideal for strolling, people-watching, and seeing the city's polished center.
Historic riverside old town with lanes, guild houses, churches, and viewpoints. It is the essential area for Zurich's medieval atmosphere.
Beautiful lakeside promenade lined with trees, gardens, and views across Lake Zurich. Perfect for a scenic walk in any season.
Sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, usually served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic in traditional brasseries.
Pan-fried grated potato cake with a crisp crust and soft center. A Swiss staple closely tied to Zurich and often served with meat, eggs, or cheese.
Swiss cheese fondue made by melting local cheeses with wine and garlic, then dipping bread. It is a beloved cold-weather social meal across Zurich.
Refined Swiss fine dining in a historic setting, led by a renowned chef. Known for modern tasting menus and polished service.
Historic casual restaurant by Lake Zurich, known for Zürich classics like rösti and veal dishes in a traditional guild-house setting.
Elegant old-town restaurant with classic Swiss and French cuisine. A strong choice for fondue, seasonal dishes, and a formal atmosphere.
Zurich is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and local transit are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help lower daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small rounding is common in cafes and taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Catania to Zurich flights use the Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Catania and Zurich 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.
Zurich Airport is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zurich Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased. ATMs are located in Arrival and Departureas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zurich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zurich Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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