How to get to Athens from Catania

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Compare flight for Catania to Athens

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £346 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £346, while a flight costs an average of £346.

Distance: 761 km

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£346

Average Price

Cheapest

£58

Average Price

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6h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 35m

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20h 20m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Athens is a flight with an average price of £346.
The fastest way to travel from Catania to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 35m.
Yes, you can take a flight between Catania and Athens.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 15h 45m sooner (4h 35m by flight vs 20h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £346 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Catania to Athens

How to get to Athens from Catania by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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flight

The best way to travel from Catania to Athens is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Malta AirFR 4871+ITAAZ718
    6:4510h50
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    18:35Athens International Airport
    £1341One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 4871+ITAAZ718
    6:4510h50
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    18:35Athens International Airport
    £1341One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1722 · AZ720
    6:004h10
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    11:10Athens International Airport
    £1971One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 5500+IntercityIntercity 95072+RegionaleAutobus LM032+ITAAZ1170
    6:4317h02
    Catania Centrale
    0:45Athens International Airport
    £1441One-way
    4 changes
  • Malta AirFR 4855+ITAAZ722
    17:356h10
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    0:45Athens International Airport
    £1461One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ722+Malta AirFR 4851
    14:059h40
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    0:45Athens International Airport
    £1681One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Catania to Athens

Travel to Athens easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Catania to Athens.

FAQs
You can travel between Catania and Athens by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Athens is a flight with an average price of £346.
The fastest way to travel from Catania to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 35m.
The Catania to Athens distance is approximately 761 km.
The average frequency per day from Catania to Athens is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Athens as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Catania to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Catania to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Aegean Airlines, ITA, CitizenPlane, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Athens by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Catania to Athens:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Aegean Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Catania to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Catania to Athens, you can take a flight.
In Athens, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from Mount Lycabettus, explore the vibrant Monastiraki Flea Market for antiques and souvenirs, and visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the world's only stadium made entirely of marble. Take a peaceful stroll through the National Garden of Athens, experience a traditional Greek performance at the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and explore the Acropolis of Athens with its iconic Parthenon. Learn about ancient Greek civilisation at the Acropolis Museum, discover the historic Ancient Agora of Athens, and visit the National Archaeological Museum. Don't miss the charming Plaka neighbourhood with its neoclassical architecture and vibrant local shops.
A visit of 3 to 4 days in Athens is typically sufficient to explore major attractions like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Plaka district, and the National Archaeological Museum, while also allowing some time to enjoy local cuisine and culture.

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