- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Flights from Catania to Milan depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 14 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 1012 km distance in 1h 50m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1012 km |
Average flight duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 14 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 0:40 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£287
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£358
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
1 h 51 m
Flights on 30 Aug
17
Distance
1012 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Catania to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Milan will cost around £358 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £287.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 17 flights from Catania to Milan, including 12 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 1012 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 55 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.
W46466
Intercity 734+
Autobus LM032+
AZ1184
FR 1071
U23544
Intercity 724+
Autobus LM044+
U23564
AZ1702
AZ1742
NO7863
XZ2825
FR 2887Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a train costs an average of £112.
Distance: 1012 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest | £112 Average Price |
8h 28m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 32m Average total duration 16h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 18m Average total duration 14h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Milan flights for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 2887 | 12:15 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h55 | 14:10 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
W46470 | 18:00 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h05 | 20:05 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1702 | 20:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h50 | 22:20 Milan Linate Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 2893 | 22:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h55 | 0:15 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
W46466 | 22:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h00 | 0:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ1742 | 6:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h50 | 8:35 Milan Linate Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NO7701 | 8:50 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h55 | 10:45 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 734+ Autobus LM032+ AZ1184 | 8:52 Catania Centrale | 9h23 | 18:15 Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
Intercity 734+ Autobus LM032+ U23574 | 8:52 Catania Centrale | 13h38 | 22:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 2 changes | |
LG582 · LG6995 | 9:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 6h15 | 15:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
Intercity 724+ Autobus LM044+ U23564 | 11:33 Catania Centrale | 13h52 | 1:25 Milan Malpensa Airport | 2 changes | |
Intercity 724+ Autobus LM044+ U23574 | 11:33 Catania Centrale | 10h57 | 22:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 2 changes | |
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One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
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This redeveloped canal district is popular for waterside walks, old railings, independent shops and a lively Milan atmosphere.
A refined district of elegant streets, Liberty villas and designer shops, ideal for architecture lovers and quieter walks.
Saffron risotto cooked to a creamy texture with butter and cheese. A signature Milanese dish linked to Lombardy’s love of rich, elegant rice dishes.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until crisp. One of Milan’s best-known classics, traditionally served bone-in and prized for its simple, rich flavour.
Slow-braised veal shanks, often with vegetables and wine, usually served with risotto. A historic Lombard comfort dish known for tender meat and marrow.
Refined two-Michelin-star dining by Carlo Cracco in an elegant setting inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Known for modern Italian tasting menus.
Historic Milanese restaurant famed for ossobuco and Risotto alla Milanese. Formal, old-school atmosphere with strong ties to local culinary tradition.
Traditional trattoria celebrated for classic Milanese dishes including cotoletta and cassoeula. Warm, established venue with a loyal local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining run higher than many cities, but public transport is affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
Malpensa Aeroporto T1 -> Milano Centrale
Flights between Catania and Milan are frequent and daily. Many airlines operate along this route, including, but not limited to, Ryanair, Easyjet, Meridiana, Alitalia, and Eurowings. These airlines mostly fly direct between the two Italian cities, although there are a few indirect routes each day. The journey takes between 1 hour and 50 minutes and 5 hours and 10 minutes.
Ryanair, Easyjet, Meridiana, Alitalia, and Eurowings tend to have the fastest flights between Catania and Milan. Ryanair, Alitalia, and Easyjet offer the fastest flights overall.
Passengers can expect flying from Catania to Milan to take 1 hour and 50 minutes to 5 hours and 10 minutes. The last few flights in this window are indirect and include a short stopover in Dusseldorf, Stuttgart or Istanbul. The fastest flights are direct and are usually run by budget operators Ryanair and Easyjet, and national carrier of Italy, Alitalia.
There are typically between 15 and 20 flights to Milan with a flight time of 1 hour and 50 minutes to 5 hours and 10 minutes. Saturdays tend to offer the most frequent flights, followed by Sundays and weekdays. Flights are scheduled to begin at 6:25 a.m. with Alitalia. The last flight of the day varies across weekdays and weekends, with the last departure on weekdays scheduled at 8:05 p.m. with Meridiana, and on weekends at 9:45 p.m. with Ryanair.
Departure airport: Flights depart Catania from Catania Fontanarossa Airport. Reaching Catania Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania is only possible via the dedicated Airport shuttle bus, which takes 20 minutes. The airport itself is quite small but has a small selection of food and drink options for passengers.
Arrival airport: Flights arrive in Milan at either Milan Malpensa Airport or Milan Linate Airport. Malpensa is Milan's biggest airport and is connected to the city via a train right at the airport. Milan Linate is 55 to 70 minutes away from central Milan via train, and both airports have free WiFi, shops, and restaurants for passengers enjoyment.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Catania to Milan flights use the Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Linate Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Milan Malpensa Airport. Use this guide to compare Catania and Milan airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
Milan Linate Airport is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Linate Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, 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 Milan Linate Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Linate Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Milan Malpensa Airport is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Malpensa Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals, near check-inas and gates.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport is 1 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, 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 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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