- Must visit
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
City museum inside the 13th-century Castello Ursino, with archaeological finds, sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts linked to Catania’s history.
Flights from Dortmund to Catania depart on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $148 (€121) but you can travel from only $101 (€83) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 1037 miles (1669 km) distance in 2h 35m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1037 miles (1669 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $148 (€121) |
Flights per day 21 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 35m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$195
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 22 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
1669 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Dortmund to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Catania will cost around $195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
Of the 3 flights that leave Dortmund for Catania onSun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 1669 km distance in an average of 6 h 22 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 8 h 50 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.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $101. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $101, and a train costs an average of $425.
Distance: 1037 miles (1669 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$227 Average price | $171 Average price Cheapest | $425 Average price | $348 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 6m Average total duration 34h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 39m Average total duration 30h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Catania:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Catania costing on average $227 (€186).
A bus is $254 (€208) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Catania costing on average $425 (€348).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 30h 9m.
Bus takes on average 34h 36m.
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Catania flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26708 · ICE 623+ KL1822+ KL2567 | 9:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 23h54 | 9:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
26708 · ICE 623+ AF1319 · AF1200 | 9:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 25h54 | 11:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
26708 · ICE 623+ TK1395 · TK1592 | 9:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 31h19 | 4:40 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
LH4107+ LH1920 | 9:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h45 | 2:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105+ KL1822+ KL2567 | 9:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 23h39 | 9:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 105+ AF1319 · AF1200 | 9:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 25h39 | 11:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 105+ TK1395 · TK1592 | 9:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 31h04 | 4:40 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS162 · OS579 | 9:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h20 | 2:00 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1897 · VY6530 | 9:45 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h15 | 10:00 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
26812 · ICE 225+ KL1822+ KL2567 | 9:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 23h30 | 9:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
26812 · ICE 225+ TK1594 · TK1395 | 9:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 30h55 | 4:40 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
26812 · ICE 225+ AF1200 · AF1319 | 9:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 25h30 | 11:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
EW9814 | 10:05 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 2h40 | 12:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH73 · LH308 | 10:05 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h50 | 3:55 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 644 · ICE 29+ KL1822+ KL2567 | 10:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 23h00 | 9:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 644 · ICE 29+ AF1200 · AF1319 | 10:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 25h00 | 11:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 644 · ICE 625+ KL1822+ KL2567 | 10:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 23h00 | 9:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
AF1604+ AF9821+ AF1607 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h10 | 8:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1304+ AF9821+ AF1607 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h10 | 8:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 919+ KL1822+ KL2567 | 12:11 PM Dortmund Hbf | 21h04 | 9:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 919+ TK1395 · TK1594 | 12:11 PM Dortmund Hbf | 28h29 | 4:40 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 919+ AF1200 · AF1319 | 12:11 PM Dortmund Hbf | 23h04 | 11:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
26714 · ICE 629+ KL1822+ KL2567 | 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 20h54 | 9:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
26714 · ICE 629+ AF1200 · AF1319 | 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 22h54 | 11:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
26714 · ICE 629+ TK1594 · TK1395 | 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 28h19 | 4:40 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
KL1800+ KL2569 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h30 | 9:55 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1800+ KL1605+ KL3514 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h20 | 8:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1800+ KL1605+ KL3211 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h05 | 6:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1800+ KL1617+ KL3527 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h05 | 7:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519+ AF1319 · AF1200 | 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 22h39 | 11:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519+ KL1822+ KL2567 | 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 20h39 | 9:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519+ TK1395 · TK1594 | 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 28h04 | 4:40 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
26818 · ICE 1519+ TK1594 · TK1861 | 12:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 25h15 | 2:00 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4 transfers | |
26818 · ICE 1519+ TK1395 · TK1594 | 12:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 27h55 | 4:40 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
26818 · ICE 1519+ TK8253+ TK1594 | 12:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 24h40 | 1:25 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 4 transfers | |
LH4051+ LH1908 | 1:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h40 | 5:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1908+ LH4109 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h15 | 5:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9816 | 1:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 2h40 | 4:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ7779+ AZ1729 | 2:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h25 | 9:25 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7779+ AZ1733 | 2:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h30 | 6:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7779+ AZ1753 | 2:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 6h45 | 8:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1802+ KL1619+ KL3428 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h50 | 11:20 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1802+ KL2567 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 18h45 | 9:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1802+ KL2569 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h25 | 9:55 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
W64092+ TK1084 · TK1395 | 2:35 PM Dortmund Airport | 26h05 | 4:40 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
W64092+ TK1084 · TK1861+ TK8253 | 2:35 PM Dortmund Airport | 22h50 | 1:25 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
W64092+ TK1084 · TK1861+ TK8267 | 2:35 PM Dortmund Airport | 23h25 | 2:00 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 transfers | |
LX1019+ LX1732+ LX3486 | 2:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h35 | 9:25 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4111 · LH4112 | 3:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h05 | 11:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW816 | 3:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 2h35 | 6:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1407 · AF1200 | 4:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 18h30 | 11:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1804+ KL2567 | 6:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h00 | 9:15 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1983+ LH4112 | 6:25 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h05 | 11:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM Dortmund | 2h40 | 8:40 AM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Catania — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Catania trip today.
City museum inside the 13th-century Castello Ursino, with archaeological finds, sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts linked to Catania’s history.
Large museum on the Allied landings in Sicily, known for immersive displays, wartime reconstructions, and strong historical context.
Museum beside the cathedral with religious art, silverwork, manuscripts, and access to terraces overlooking Piazza del Duomo.
The city’s main square, surrounded by Baroque architecture and anchored by the cathedral and Elephant Fountain.
Catania’s principal shopping and walking street, lined with historic buildings and long views toward Mount Etna.
Historic fish market area beside Piazza del Duomo, famous for its lively atmosphere, photogenic scenes, and local character.
Catania’s signature pasta with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, salted ricotta, and basil, named in honor of Bellini’s opera Norma.
Stuffed fried rice balls, often filled with ragù, butter, or pistachio, and a beloved everyday Sicilian street food.
A sweet-and-sour eggplant dish with tomato, celery, olives, and capers, served as a classic Sicilian antipasto or side.
Established Sicilian restaurant with refined regional cooking, strong wine selection, and an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere.
Iconic pastry shop and café famous for arancini, granita, cassata, and other classic Catanese and Sicilian specialties.
Well-known traditional trattoria serving hearty Sicilian specialties, pasta, and local fish in a warm, rustic setting.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: casual food is affordable, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Catania Fontanarossa Airport, Catania -> Catania Centrale, Catania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Catania 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 Catania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dortmund to Catania flights use the Dusseldorf Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Catania airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Dortmund Airport is 2 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund 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 terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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