Flying from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Luxembourg Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Luxembourg and Catania share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LUX to CTA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Luxair has direct flights from Luxembourg Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Catania — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
Luxair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luxembourg Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LUX and CTA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Luxembourg Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight is $117. A round-trip ticket is currently $246. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from LUX to CTA by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Luxembourg Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LUX to CTA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Luxembourg Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Of the departures from Luxembourg Airport, 65.56% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Luxembourg to Luxembourg Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LUX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Luxembourg Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you have a late Luxembourg Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near CTA:
Grab a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and explore Catania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to central Catania has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Luxembourg Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Catania. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Luxembourg Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Catania, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 36ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LUX to CTA in February. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Catania has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north of Catania, a visit to Naples will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Italy, head for Palermo, about 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo are among the biggest draws.