Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Catania one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
To ensure you get on your SSH to CTA flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Cairo is your ticket to exploring Catania (and maybe even some other great parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Air Cairo is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SSH and CTA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Currently, $94 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $191. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SSH to CTA by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SSH to CTA.
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Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Of the departures from Sharm El Sheikh Airport, 65.11% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Sharm El Sheikh to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SSH? If you've booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you have a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CTA:
Grab a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and explore Catania and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Catania. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for July if you want to visit Catania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 36ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SSH to CTA in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
Catania has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres north of Catania, a visit to Naples will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Italy, consider Palermo, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo are among its highlights.