Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Bilbao and Catania follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leave plenty of time to make your BIO to CTA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. These are the top stopovers between BIO and CTA:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Rs14,976 is the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs35,319. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BIO to CTA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Bilbao Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BIO touch down on schedule 82.76% of the time.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BIO:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you're landing on a late Bilbao Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near CTA:
Grab a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and discover Catania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to central Catania has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Catania based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Bilbao Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for July if you want to go to Catania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to CTA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Catania, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Travel about 386 kilometres north to Naples to tick off its leading sights. From National Archaeological Museum to Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania, Palermo is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.