Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport takes on average 2 hours 49 minutes. Catania's timezone is UTC+1 — identical to Amsterdam.
Take your pick of 6 weekly flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. The 05:00 departure with Transavia is the earliest available between AMS and CTA. Transavia operates the latest service of the day at 23:20 if you're not into early starts.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
KLM runs direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to discover the sights in Catania — plus maybe even more of Italy if you have time.
If you want to break up your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the AMS - CTA route include:
Frankfurt Airport
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Italy, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have the most up-to-date details, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from AMS to CTA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is $161. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $257. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap flight tickets from AMS to CTA, book your journey 10 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap flight tickets from AMS to CTA every day.
Play around with filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The journey from central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 23 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you're on a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CTA:
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Catania based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for July if you want to go to Catania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 36ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from AMS to CTA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 18ºC on average.
More about Catania
Start your Catania trip right by finding a wonderful stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from AMS to CTA, explore our hotel options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Piazza del Duomo, Cattedrale di Sant'Agata and Castello Ursino are top sights which should be on any well-planned Catania itinerary.
Complete your Catania trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Catania.