Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Catania.
Flights from CTA to IST start at 09:35 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:25 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are ten weekly Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Your CTA to IST flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CTA and IST:
Naples International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
$58 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts from $126. These prices may change based on availability.
To get cheap tickets from CTA to IST, reserve your trip two months ahead of your planned departure.
Organize your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport's on-time performance, 68.69% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is around 8 kilometers from central Catania. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CTA:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometers from central Istanbul. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you'd like to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CTA to IST sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometers east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometers south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are highlights.