Travelling from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Bratislava and Catania are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Your BTS to CTA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Catania (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a snap with SmartWings. This popular airline has direct flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is SmartWings.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BTS and CTA:
Malta International Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way M.R. Stefanik Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight is $55. A round-trip ticket is currently $119. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book ten months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BTS to CTA.
The cheapest month for flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BTS to CTA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Of all flights leaving M.R. Stefanik Airport, 65.09% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach M.R. Stefanik Airport from central Bratislava, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BTS:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Reserve a hotel near CTA if you're on a late M.R. Stefanik Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and experience more of Catania and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Catania. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for July if you want to go to Catania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BTS to CTA in February. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
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, its top attractions include National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania, Palermo is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.
