Travelling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Basel and Catania are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from BSL to CTA start from 06:40 — the earliest with easyJet. The last departure is at 17:50 with easyJet. In total, you can choose from five weekly EuroAirport Swiss to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your BSL to CTA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Catania (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is easyJet.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BSL and CTA:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight is R 558. A return ticket right now is R 1,769. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BSL to CTA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BSL to CTA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
76.48% of flights that leave from EuroAirport Swiss arrive at their destination on time.
To get to EuroAirport Swiss from central Basel, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BSL:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an EuroAirport Swiss to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and explore beyond Catania's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Catania. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Catania. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for July if you'd like to go to Catania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BSL to CTA in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
Palermo is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. No journey is complete without visiting Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.
