Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Catania and Munich follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 39 weekly Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 18:40.
To ensure you get on your CTA to MUC flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Munich (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a cinch with Lufthansa. This popular airline offers direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Lufthansa has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 66.67% of its services landing on schedule, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering CTA to MUC flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CTA and MUC include:
Naples International Airport
Milano Linate Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Currently, $43 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $126. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CTA to MUC.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CTA to MUC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
68.69% of flights taking off from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Catania to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to CTA:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and explore beyond Munich's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center by car.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Munich in January.
When booking your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CTA to MUC in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Munich, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey around 499 kilometers north-west to Essen to tick off its popular sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometers north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another essential stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.