Travelling from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Krakow.
Flights from KRK to CTA start at 05:50 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 19:40 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your KRK to CTA flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Catania (and perhaps some other great corners of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for KRK to CTA flights is Ryanair.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. These are the top stopovers between KRK and CTA:
Naples International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Rs12,759 is currently the best price for a one-way J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs23,038. These prices can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from KRK to CTA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from KRK to CTA.
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Handy information about J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Of the departures from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, 60.59% touch down on time at their destination.
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is about 29 kilometres from central Krakow. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near KRK. Whether you've booked an early flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider booking a hotel close to CTA if you're on a late J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and experience the lesser-explored corners of Catania and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
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.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the busiest month for flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Catania in January.
Book your flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Catania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from KRK to CTA in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in 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 the biggest draws.
