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Overview: Madrid to Catania flight
Flights from Madrid to Catania depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 1653 km distance in 2h 40m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1653 km |
Average flight duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 40m |
Cheapest month to travel October |
First flight 04:20 |
Last flight 23:50 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Madrid to Catania
Cheapest price
£133
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 10 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
1653 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Catania will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £133.
Of the 3 flights that leave Madrid for Catania every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1653 km distance in an average of 8 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest flights will take 19 h 5 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.






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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £392.
Distance: 1653 km
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Madrid to Catania flight times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Catania flights for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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AZ59 · AZ1165+ Autobus LMS29+ Intercity 723 | 04:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h26 | 17:16 Catania Centrale | 4 changes | |
AZ59 · AZ1165+ Autobus LMS45+ Intercity 727 | 04:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h54 | 20:44 Catania Centrale | 3 changes | |
AZ59 · AZ1745 | 04:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h50 | 13:40 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
AZ59 · AZ1165+ Autobus LMS29+ Intercity 723 | 04:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h36 | 17:26 Catania Centrale | 3 changes | |
AZ59 · AZ1711 | 04:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h35 | 12:25 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
AZ59 · AZ1731 | 04:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 09:55 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500 · KL1597+ KL3471 | 05:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h20 | 16:20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1500 · KL1597+ KL3472 | 05:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h00 | 14:00 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1500 · KL1605+ KL3211 | 05:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h30 | 17:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
FR 4066 | 05:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h00 | 08:25 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX1043 · UX3219 | 06:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h40 | 19:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
AZ7115 · AZ1711 | 06:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h20 | 12:25 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
UX1043 · UX3121 | 06:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h25 | 17:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
UX1043 · UX3217 | 06:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h35 | 13:40 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
AZ7115 · AZ1733 | 06:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h25 | 17:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
AZ7115 · AZ1745 | 06:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h35 | 13:40 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1001 · AF1504+ AF9792 | 09:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h30 | 17:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1001 · AF1504+ AF9766 | 09:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h10 | 22:10 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1001 · AF1304+ AF9821 | 09:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h45 | 19:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1001 · AF1504+ AF9821 | 09:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h45 | 19:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1001 · AF1304+ AF9766 | 09:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h10 | 22:10 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1502 · KL1607+ KL3427 | 10:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h10 | 22:10 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
UX3117 · UX3219 | 10:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h05 | 19:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
AZ61 · AZ1735 | 10:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h30 | 22:10 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
AZ61 · AZ1733 | 10:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h50 | 17:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
UX3117 · UX3121 | 10:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h50 | 17:30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
UX3117 · UX3131 | 10:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h30 | 22:10 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
AZ61 · AZ1753 | 10:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h05 | 19:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1504 · KL1607+ KL3427 | 12:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h05 | 22:10 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 changes | |
UX1047 · UX3219 | 14:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h45 | 19:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
UX1047 · UX3217 | 14:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h40 | 13:40 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
UX1047 · UX3131 | 14:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h10 | 22:10 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
UX3119 · UX3219 | 17:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h45 | 19:45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
UX3119 · UX3131 | 17:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 22:10 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
UX3119 · UX3217 | 17:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h40 | 13:40 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 change | |
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Madrid to Catania Flights: An Overview
Catania is an economic hub, rich in culture, arts, and history. Traveling from Madrid covers a distance of 1,639 kilometers. Passengers who travel between the two cities can expect a flight time of about four hours 30 minutes to complete the journey. Flying is a faster, more convenient option for travelers and vacationers, compared to bus and train. There are no direct flights from Madrid to Catania. However, there are about 100 indirect flights every day from Madrid Barajas Airport to Catania Fantanarossa Airport. Eight airlines are operating the Madrid to Catania route with Alitalia operating the fastest flights departing from Madrid to Catania daily.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Catania?
The flight route from Madrid Barajas Airport to Catania Fantanarossa Airport is operated by eight airlines. Alitalia, Alitalia Cityline, Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, KLM, TAP Portugal, and vueling Airlines all fly indirect services.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Catania?
The full journey from Madrid Barajas Airport to Catania Fantanarossa Airport takes four hours 30 minutes. The fastest flight by Alitalia takes four hours 30 minutes with a layover at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport with a 50-minute switch. The carrier vueling Airlines operates the second-fastest flight from Madrid to Catania, taking four hours 50 minutes to complete the journey with a one hour 25 minutes switch at Barcelona El Prat Airport layover. The fastest two-change flight takes around nine hours by carrier KLM airlines with a one hour 15 minute layover at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and one hour 50 minutes layover at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. The longest flight from Madrid to Catania takes 33 hours 55 minutes by KLM, partially operated by Alitalia.
How many flights are there from Madrid to Catania?
The journey between Madrid to Catania has about 100 flights daily. Alitalia has 28 indirect flights every day from Madrid Barajas Airport to Catania Fantarossa Airport. The flights have a single change at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. KLM Airlines has the highest number of flights daily from Madrid to Catania. There are 31 indirect flights operated by KLM between the two cities every day. Some of the KLM flights are partially operated by Alitalia and Air Europa. Air Europa has 29 flights daily from Madrid to Catania, some partially operated by Air France, Alitalia, KLM, and Alitalia Cityline. The carrier vueling Airlines has four flights from Madrid to Catania, while TAP Portugal and Aer Lingus each have one flight.
What are the departure and arrival airports for the flights from Madrid to Catania?
Departure airport: flights on this route take off from Madrid Barajas Airport, which is located 18 kilometers away from Madrid city center. The airport has five terminals that can be accessed through public transport – using the train, metro, express bus, car, and taxis. metro line 8 will reach terminals 2 and 4 in around 12 minutes from Nuevos Ministerios metro Station, located in the city center. The airport has several parking options and also alternative parking available near the airport. Other services at the airport include WiFi, airport lounges, shops, restaurants, rest areas, child-care facilities, disability information desk, currency exchange, and ATMs.
Arrival airport: flights from Madrid to Catania land at Catania Fantanarossa Airport. The airport is located seven kilometers from Catania city center. The city center can be reached through the AMT Alibus service, taking around 20-30 minutes. The airport has parking options for long and short stay. Other airport services include currency exchange, ATMs, shops, eateries and cafes, rest zones, lounges, car rental services, and free WiFi.
FAQs: Madrid to Catania flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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.

Flights from Madrid to Catania generally leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 15.9 km away from Madrid city centre and Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 8.9 km from Catania city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Catania
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including VIP lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, 2, and 4.
- Metro: Line 8
- Bus: Lines 101, 200, Exprés-203
- Train: Cercanías C1, C10
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available, including duty-free and local specialty stores.
- Parking available with both short-term and long-term options, approximately 1€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge services available, including the SAC Lounge.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 457, 524
- Train: Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa
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