- Recommended
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
Civic museum inside Castello Ursino with paintings, archaeology and applied arts. A strong introduction to Catania’s layered past.
Flights from Ancona to Catania depart on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 03:33, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 691 km distance in 1h 25m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 691 km |
Average flight duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Flights per day 2 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 3:33 |
Last flight 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£55
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£219
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
7 h 11 m
Flights on 17 Sept
36
Distance
691 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Ancona to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Catania will cost around £219 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £55.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 36 flights from Ancona to Catania, including 1 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 691 km distance in an average of 7 h 11 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 8 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
V71703
Regionale Veloce 4151 · Regionale 20405+
XZ2815
Regionale 4205 · Regionale Veloce 20797 · Regionale 20457+
XZ2815
Regionale Veloce 4155 · Regionale 20517+
XZ2817
Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 20475+
XZ2817
V71703
Regionale 19789+
Intercity 531+
Regionale 20423+
AZ1739
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 · FRECCIAROSSA 9643+
Leonardo express 4666+
XZ2817
Regionale Veloce 4155 · Regionale 20517+
AZ1719
Intercity 533+
Regionale 20439+
AZ1745Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £77, while a flight costs an average of £98.
Distance: 691 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£98 Average Price | £77 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price | £152 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 49m Average total duration 14h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 8m Average total duration 14h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Catania:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Catania costing on average £94.
A coach is £22 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Catania costing on average £98.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Coach takes on average 14h 19m.
Train takes on average 14h 38m.
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Catania flights for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 4151 · Regionale 20405+ XZ2815 | 3:33 Ancona station | 13h47 | 17:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4151 · Regionale 20405+ AZ1745 | 3:33 Ancona station | 11h07 | 14:40 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4151 · Regionale 20405+ AZ1739 | 3:33 Ancona station | 9h52 | 13:25 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19789+ Intercity 531+ Regionale 20423+ XZ2815 | 5:05 Ancona station | 12h15 | 17:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 19789+ Intercity 531+ Regionale 20423+ AZ1739 | 5:05 Ancona station | 8h20 | 13:25 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 19789+ Intercity 531+ Regionale 20423+ AZ1745 | 5:05 Ancona station | 9h35 | 14:40 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 4205 · Regionale Veloce 20797 · Regionale 20457+ XZ2815 | 5:15 Ancona station | 12h05 | 17:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 4205 · Regionale Veloce 20797 · Regionale 20457+ AZ1719 | 5:15 Ancona station | 17h15 | 22:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 4205 · Regionale Veloce 20797 · Regionale 20457+ AZ1729 | 5:15 Ancona station | 16h30 | 21:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
Intercity 533+ Regionale 20439+ AZ1745 | 5:50 Ancona station | 8h50 | 14:40 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
Intercity 533+ Regionale 20439+ XZ2815 | 5:50 Ancona station | 11h30 | 17:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
Intercity 533+ Regionale 20439+ AZ1753 | 5:50 Ancona station | 14h55 | 20:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 · FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Leonardo express 4610+ AZ1753 | 6:15 Ancona station | 14h30 | 20:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 · FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Leonardo express 4610+ XZ2815 | 6:15 Ancona station | 11h05 | 17:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 · FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Leonardo express 4610+ AZ1729 | 6:15 Ancona station | 15h30 | 21:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 20475+ AZ1735 | 9:05 Ancona station | 14h15 | 23:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 20475+ AZ1719 | 9:05 Ancona station | 13h25 | 22:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 20475+ XZ2817 | 9:05 Ancona station | 13h55 | 23:00 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 · FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Leonardo express 4630+ XZ2817 | 9:25 Ancona station | 13h35 | 23:00 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 · FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Leonardo express 4630+ AZ1719 | 9:25 Ancona station | 13h05 | 22:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 · FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Leonardo express 4630+ AZ1735 | 9:25 Ancona station | 13h55 | 23:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9625+ Leonardo express 4636+ XZ2817 | 10:28 Ancona station | 12h32 | 23:00 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9625+ Leonardo express 4636+ AZ1719 | 10:28 Ancona station | 12h02 | 22:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9625+ Leonardo express 4636+ AZ1735 | 10:28 Ancona station | 12h52 | 23:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
Intercity 606+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale 20493+ AZ1735 | 10:40 Ancona station | 12h40 | 23:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
Intercity 606+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale 20493+ AZ1719 | 10:40 Ancona station | 11h50 | 22:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
Intercity 606+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale 20493+ XZ2817 | 10:40 Ancona station | 12h20 | 23:00 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 · FRECCIAROSSA 9637+ Leonardo express 4654+ AZ1719 | 12:25 Ancona station | 10h05 | 22:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 · FRECCIAROSSA 9637+ Leonardo express 4654+ XZ2817 | 12:25 Ancona station | 10h35 | 23:00 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 · FRECCIAROSSA 9637+ Leonardo express 4654+ AZ1735 | 12:25 Ancona station | 10h55 | 23:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4155 · Regionale 20517+ XZ2817 | 13:50 Ancona station | 9h10 | 23:00 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4155 · Regionale 20517+ AZ1719 | 13:50 Ancona station | 8h40 | 22:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4155 · Regionale 20517+ AZ1735 | 13:50 Ancona station | 9h30 | 23:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 · FRECCIAROSSA 9643+ Leonardo express 4666+ XZ2817 | 14:25 Ancona station | 8h35 | 23:00 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 · FRECCIAROSSA 9643+ Leonardo express 4666+ AZ1735 | 14:25 Ancona station | 8h55 | 23:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3 changes | |
V71703 | 20:20 Ancona Marche Airport | 1h30 | 21:50 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Discover the best of Catania — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Catania trip today.
Civic museum inside Castello Ursino with paintings, archaeology and applied arts. A strong introduction to Catania’s layered past.
Museum devoted to the 1943 Allied landings in Sicily, using documents and immersive displays. Worth visiting for modern military history.
Museum in the former Benedictine monastery displaying Roman and Greek finds from Catania and nearby sites. Compact and historically rich.
Grand central square framed by baroque buildings, the cathedral and the Elephant Fountain. Essential for first-time visitors and evening strolls.
Elegant historic street lined with churches and palaces. It is one of Catania’s most atmospheric walks, especially in the quieter morning hours.
Large civic garden with shaded paths, fountains and varied planting. A pleasant break from the stone city centre and a favourite local promenade.
Crisp fried rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street food classic, especially iconic in Catania for quick savoury eating.
Pasta alla Norma combines pasta with tomato, fried aubergine, ricotta salata and basil. It is Catania’s signature pasta dish, named after Bellini’s opera.
Horse meat grilled over coals, often served as meatballs or steaks. It is a long-standing Catania speciality, especially linked to informal city grills.
Well-known pastry and café stop for granita, cannoli and Sicilian breakfast sweets, with an elegant yet approachable feel.
Popular trattoria serving classic Sicilian dishes such as Pasta alla Norma and seafood pasta in a relaxed central setting.
Historic seafood restaurant near the fish market, known for fresh local catches and a traditional, lively Catania atmosphere.
Moderate for Sicily: food and local transport are good value, while central stays in peak season can raise costs versus smaller Sicilian towns.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, round up taxi fares, and small change is enough in cafés.
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Catania Fontanarossa Airport -> Catania Centrale, Catania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ancona to Catania by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ancona to Catania flights use the Ancona Marche Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Ancona and Catania airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Ancona Marche Airport is 3 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Ancona Marche Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ancona Marche Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ancona Marche Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 4 km from Catania city centre. Public transport options include:
Catania Fontanarossa Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Catania Fontanarossa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Catania Fontanarossa Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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