Palermo PMO to Catania CTA Flights

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Palermo and Catania including taking a train, bus, and ferry.

Since both Palermo and Catania are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

There is no time difference between Palermo and Catania.

The best events to attend in Catania include:

• Festa di Sant'Agata, a religious festival honoring the patron saint of Catania with processions and fireworks
• Catania Street Food Fest, a celebration of local street food with tastings and cooking demonstrations
• Catania Jazz Festival, an annual event featuring international jazz artists performing in various venues
• Sagra del Pistacchio, a festival dedicated to the pistachio nut with tastings, cooking contests, and local crafts.

The best holidays to experience in Catania include:

• Easter, mild spring weather and traditional religious celebrations
• Ferragosto, a national holiday in August with beach festivities and local traditions
• Immacolata Concezione, a December holiday marking the start of the Christmas season with beautiful decorations and local customs.

The best season to visit Catania is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Catania is during April-June or September-October.

For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.