Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Florence's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Catania.
Each week, there are six Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, select the 08:05 Volotea flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:40 with Vueling.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CTA to FLR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Volotea has direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Florence — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Volotea.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering CTA to FLR flights. An impressive 81.48% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between CTA and FLR:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Palese Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
R 401 is the lowest price for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 845. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book eight months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CTA to FLR.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
68.69% of flights that leave from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Catania to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near CTA:
Arriving at Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FLR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Firenze-Peretola Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and see more of Florence and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Firenze-Peretola Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
From Firenze-Peretola Airport, Florence is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
The quietest month for a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Florence based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Florence, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CTA to FLR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Florence. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Milan is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. No trip is complete without experiencing Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.