Traveling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Catania.
Take your pick of 55 weekly Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 23:40.
Your CTA to MXP flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Milan (and then other parts of Italy) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates CTA to MXP flights. A dependable 80.23% of its services on this route land on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CTA and MXP:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Budapest Airport
Handy information about Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Of the flights that depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Catania Fontanarossa Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Catania. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near CTA:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Reserve a hotel close to MXP if you're on a late Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Milan Malpensa Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Milan. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CTA to MXP in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Milan. Around 483 kilometers away to the south-east, its best attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Turin is another favorite destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometers west of Milan. No trip is complete without a visit to Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
