About Catania
Catania is the second-largest city in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy, after Palermo, both by area and by population. Despite being the second largest city of the island, Catania is the centre of the most densely populated Sicilian conurbation, which is among the largest in Italy. It has important road and rail transport infrastructures, and hosts the main airport of Sicily. The city is located on Sicily's east coast, facing the Ionian Sea at the base of the active volcano Mount Etna. It is the capital of the 58-municipality province known as the Metropolitan City of Catania, which is the seventh-largest metropolitan area in Italy. The population of the city proper is 296,984, while the population of the metropolitan city is 1,067,550.
Cheap flights to Catania
The lowest round-trip fare found by Destina Holidays travellers in the last 30 days was $848 from New York, travelling 18 Nov – 9 Dec. These are the cheapest fares from the most searched cities.
- NYC New York to Catania18 Nov – 9 Dec · CTA from$848
- BOS Boston to Catania17 Mar – 24 Mar · CTA from$922
- MIA Miami to Catania9 Mar – 18 Mar · CTA from$944
- WAS Washington to Catania1 Dec – 8 Dec · CTA from$936
- LAX Los Angeles to Catania19 Jul – 18 Aug · CTA from$949
- ATL Atlanta to Catania3 Dec – 10 Dec · CTA from$1,003
- CHI Chicago to Catania7 Sep – 28 Sep · CTA from$1,058
- SFO San Francisco to Catania10 Nov – 24 Nov · CTA from$1,047
Cheapest month to fly
Airlines travellers compared most often: ITA Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Finnair, Brussels Airlines, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa.
Prices are per adult in US dollars, taken from searches between 22 Sep and 22 Oct 2026. Fares change often, so search your dates for live prices.
Search flights to CataniaBest time to visit Catania
Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit Catania is April to May, when average daytime highs are around 68–75°F and rain falls on about 6 days a month.
Average daily low and high temperatures and days with at least 1 mm of rain, from recent weather records. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
Catania weather forecast
- Thu 22 Oct 79° 63° 0%
- Fri 23 Oct 74° 60° 0%
- Sat 24 Oct 75° 62° 10%
- Sun 25 Oct 69° 57° 7%
- Mon 26 Oct 74° 55° 8%
- Tue 27 Oct 77° 51° 8%
- Wed 28 Oct 76° 52° 10%
Know before you go
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)1 US dollar ≈ €0.89
- Language
- Italian
- Calling code
- +39
- Driving
- On the right
- Time zone
- Europe/RomeUTC+2
- Capital
- Rome
Upcoming public holidays in Italy
- All Saints DayTutti i Santi
- Immaculate ConceptionImmacolata Concezione
- Christmas DayNatale
- St. Stephen's DaySanto Stefano
- New Year's DayCapodanno
- EpiphanyEpifania
Banks, offices and some attractions may close on public holidays, and flights and hotels often fill up early around them.
Getting to Catania
These are the airports closest to central Catania. Compare fares into each one, as a slightly longer transfer can sometimes mean a much cheaper flight.
- CTA Catania-Fontanarossa Airport3 mi (5 km) from the city centre
- NSY Naval Air Station Sigonella11 mi (18 km) from the city centre
Getting around Catania
Catania has a compact centre and it is most convenient just to walk around.
By bus
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By train
Ferrovia Circumetnea (FCE) is a narrow-gauge railway that loops around the west flanks of Etna then back to the coast and mainline at Giarre-Riposto, 28 km north of Catania. The terminus in Catania is Borgo, with a metro connection to Centrale railway station and downtown. Trains run from Catania Borgo M-Sa hourly, all as far as Paterno, most as far as Adrano, and eight per day reach Bronte and Randazzo (2 hours) where these south-side trains terminate.
By Metro
Visitors to Catania can use the metro to reach the Circumetnea railway. It's one of the shortest metro systems in the world, just under 9 km long, and it's run by the same company. The line starts from Stesicoro in midtown Catania, runs east to the transport hub of Giovanni XXIII, then turns west. Get off at Borgo for the Circumetnea railway. The metro line ends at the suburb of Nesima, which has Park & Ride. The metro runs M-Sa 06:50-21:00 every 10-15 min; no service Sundays or public holidays.
Catania travel FAQ
When is the best time to visit Catania?
Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit Catania is April to May, when average daytime highs are around 68–75°F and rain falls on about 6 days a month.
What is the weather like in Catania?
July is usually the warmest month in Catania, with average highs of 92°F (33°C). February is the coolest, with average lows of 48°F (9°C). The wettest month is typically February, with about 107 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Catania?
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is the closest airport, about 3 miles (5 km) from the centre of Catania. Other nearby airports include Naval Air Station Sigonella (NSY, 11 mi).
How much are flights to Catania?
The cheapest round-trip fare Destina Holidays travellers found to Catania in the last 30 days was $848 from New York, travelling 18 Nov – 9 Dec. November is currently the cheapest month to fly, with fares from $848.
What currency is used in Catania?
Catania uses the Euro (EUR). At the latest exchange rate, 1 US dollar ≈ €0.89.
What time zone is Catania in?
Catania uses the Europe/Rome time zone (currently UTC+2). Remember to check for daylight saving changes when planning connecting flights.
How do I get around Catania?
Catania has a compact centre and it is most convenient just to walk around.
