- Must visit
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
Civic museum inside Castello Ursino with medieval art, paintings, archaeology, and collections that trace Catania’s history from antiquity onward.
Flights from Florence to Catania depart on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by train.
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. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 477 miles (768 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Flights per day 18 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 12:40 AM |
Last flight 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 11
$24
Average ticket price on Sep 11
$289
Fastest journey on Sep 11
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 11
1 h 36 m
Flights on Sep 11
45
Distance
768 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Florence to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Catania will cost around $289 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
On Fri, Sep 11, we found 45 flights from Florence to Catania, including 8 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 11 the direct flights cover the 768 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Fri, Sep 11 the longest flights will take 1 h 40 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 739
V71705
AZ1682 · AZ1753
AZ1684 · AZ1719
AZ1684 · AZ1735
V71705
FR 8268
FR 6491
1705
VY6864Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. 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 train costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $262.
Distance: 477 miles (768 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$262 Average price | $89 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 43m Average total duration 16h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 51m 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 Florence to Catania:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Catania costing on average $89 (€72).
A train is $195 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Catania costing on average $262 (€211).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 28m.
Bus takes on average 16h 13m.
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Catania flights for today, Thursday, September 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ1682 · AZ2056 · AZ1743 | 3:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 7h50 | 11:20 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1684 · AZ1735 | 7:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 4h20 | 11:20 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6006 · VY6530 | 7:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 14h05 | 9:35 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3749 | 7:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1h40 | 9:25 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 6491 | 7:55 PM Pisa International Airport | 1h35 | 9:30 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY6028 · VY6530 | 9:55 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 11h40 | 9:35 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 11 | |||||
FR 739 | 5:55 AM Bologna Airport | 1h40 | 7:35 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1676 · AZ1709 | 6:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 3h05 | 9:30 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1676 · AZ2036 · AZ1723 | 6:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 8h50 | 3:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1676 · AZ1165+ Autobus LM029+ Intercity 723 | 6:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 10h44 | 5:09 PM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ1676 · AZ2016 · AZ1179+ Autobus LM043 | 6:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 15h00 | 9:25 PM Catania Centrale | 4 transfers | |
AZ1676 · AZ1711 | 6:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 5h35 | 12:00 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1676 · AZ1165+ Autobus LM043+ Intercity 727 | 6:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 15h00 | 9:25 PM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ1676 · AZ1731 | 6:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 4h30 | 10:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1676 · AZ2028 · AZ1723 | 6:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 8h50 | 3:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1676 · AZ1165+ Autobus LM029+ Intercity 723 | 6:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 10h44 | 5:09 PM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ1676 · AZ1165+ Autobus LM043+ Intercity 727 | 6:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 15h00 | 9:25 PM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ1676 · AZ1731 | 6:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 4h30 | 10:55 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8116+ BA2612 | 7:00 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 10h55 | 5:55 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA523+ BA2612 | 7:05 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 10h50 | 5:55 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6002 · VY6534 | 9:00 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 10h10 | 7:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 6491 | 10:25 AM Pisa International Airport | 1h35 | 12:00 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1678 · AZ1745 | 11:20 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 3h20 | 2:40 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1678 · AZ1751 | 11:20 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 4h25 | 3:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1678 · AZ2044 · AZ1701 | 11:20 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 8h55 | 8:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1678 · AZ2080 · AZ1701 | 11:20 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 8h55 | 8:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1678 · AZ1171+ Autobus LM043+ Intercity 727 | 11:20 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 10h05 | 9:25 PM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ1678 · AZ2044 · AZ1721 | 11:20 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 6h35 | 5:55 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1678 · AZ2044 · AZ1721 | 11:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 6h30 | 5:55 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1678 · AZ1171+ Autobus LM043+ Intercity 727 | 11:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 10h00 | 9:25 PM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ1678 · AZ1751 | 11:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 4h20 | 3:45 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1678 · AZ2080 · AZ1701 | 11:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 8h50 | 8:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1678 · AZ2044 · AZ1701 | 11:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 8h50 | 8:15 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ1678 · AZ1745 | 11:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 3h15 | 2:40 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6864 | 1:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1h40 | 2:40 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY6004 · VY6534 | 1:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 5h20 | 7:10 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3749 | 1:55 PM Bologna Airport | 1h40 | 3:35 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Civic museum inside Castello Ursino with medieval art, paintings, archaeology, and collections that trace Catania’s history from antiquity onward.
Museum in Bellini’s birthplace with manuscripts, portraits, period furnishings, and exhibits dedicated to the celebrated Catanian composer’s life.
University museum combining displays on Etna, volcanology, zoology, and science, ideal for understanding the natural setting around Catania.
Catania’s main square and Baroque showpiece, framed by the cathedral, Elephant Fountain, and historic palaces, making it the city’s essential starting point.
Elegant Baroque street lined with churches and palaces, often considered one of Sicily’s most beautiful urban ensembles for a short historic walk.
Lively historic fish market area behind Piazza Duomo, famous for its sensory atmosphere, street life, and authentic glimpse of everyday Catania.
Crisp fried rice ball filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street food staple, especially iconic in Catania bakeries and bars.
Pasta alla Norma combines pasta with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, salted ricotta and basil. It is Catania’s signature dish, named after Bellini’s opera.
Fresh horse meat, often grilled as polpette or steaks. It is a long-standing Catania specialty, especially around the city’s traditional meat stalls.
Historic pastry and café stop famous for granita, cannoli and Sicilian breakfast. A classic casual venue with strong local identity.
Refined Sicilian dining in central Catania, serving seasonal local ingredients and polished regional recipes in an elegant setting.
Historic seafood restaurant by the fish market, known for ultra-fresh catch and classic Catania dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are usually cheaper than Rome or Milan, while tourist areas and summer rates raise hotel and restaurant prices. Local buses stay low-cost.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes if served at table.
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Catania Fontanarossa Airport, Catania -> Catania Centrale, Catania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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 Florence to Catania flights use the Florence Peretola Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Catania airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
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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