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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Catania Airport (CTA) by plane, bus, train, night train, night bus, car, car ferry or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Recommended option

Fly from Istanbul  •  2h 48m

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania (CTA) IST - CTA

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Bus to Kutahya, fly  •  13h 27m

  1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Gumusyaka
  2. Fly from Kutahya (KZR) to Catania (CTA) KZR - CTA

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Fly from Sabiha Gokcen  •  8h 7m

  1. Fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Catania (CTA) SAW - CTA

Bus, train  •  43h 46m

  1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
  2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbf Re / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Roma Termini Nj
  4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centrale Ic

Bus  •  43h 58m

  1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
  2. Take the bus from Munich to Cosenza
  3. Take the bus from Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro to Catania, Via D'Amico

Night train, train, bus  •  2 days 12h

  1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
  2. Take the train from Videle to Arad Ir
  3. Take the bus from Arad to Roma Termini Giolitti
  4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centrale Ic

Night train, bus  •  2 days 18h

  1. Take the night train from Halkali to Gara Bucureşti Nord
  2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Catania 1928

Night bus, train, bus  •  2 days 18h

  1. Take the night bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Ruse Central Bus Station
  2. Take the train from Ruse to Bucuresti Nord 460
  3. Take the bus from Bucuresti to Maglie
  4. Take the bus from Maglie Megapark Via Otranto to Catania, Via D'Amico

Drive, car ferry, ferry  •  34h 12m

  1. Drive from Istanbul to Patras
  2. Take the car ferry from Patras to Brindisi
  3. Drive from Brindisi to Villa San Giovanni
  4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima V14 / ...
  5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Catania Airport (CTA)

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The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Catania Airport (CTA) is to bus and fly which costs 1.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 13h 27m.

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The quickest way to get from Istanbul to Catania Airport (CTA) is to fly which costs 3.200 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 2h 48m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Catania Airport (CTA). However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Catania Airport via Munich, Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro and Catania Via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 58m.

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The distance between Istanbul and Catania Airport (CTA) is 1257 km.

The best way to get from Istanbul to Catania Airport (CTA) without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 46m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

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It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Istanbul to Catania Airport (CTA), including transfers.

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Istanbul to Catania Airport (CTA) bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

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The best way to get from Istanbul to Catania Airport (CTA) is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 43h 58m.

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The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Catania Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 20m.

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Istanbul to Catania Airport (CTA) bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Catania, Via D'Amico station.

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Catania Airport (CTA).
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  • Distance: 1257.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Catania Airport (CTA), Italy?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Catania Airport (CTA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Catania Airport (CTA) via Munich, Cosenza, Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro, Catania, Via D'Amico, and Catania Via Archimede in around 43h 58m.

Airlines
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Catania via Bologna
Ave. Duration
5h 40m
When
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
€90 - €270
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Catania via Milan Bergamo
Ave. Duration
6h 20m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€95 - €290
Flights from Kutahya to Catania via Dusseldorf, Naples
Ave. Duration
10h 10m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€140 - €350
Flights from Kutahya to Catania via Istanbul, Sofia
Ave. Duration
16h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€28 - €220
Flights from Kutahya to Catania via Istanbul, Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
16h 50m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
€130 - €450
Flights from Kutahya to Catania via Istanbul, Vienna
Ave. Duration
17h 5m
When
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€120 - €430
Flights from Kutahya to Catania via Dusseldorf, Bologna
Ave. Duration
17h 10m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€140 - €350
Turkish Airlines
Website
turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Catania
Ave. Duration
2h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€180 - €850
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Catania via Ankara, Istanbul
Ave. Duration
7h 45m
When
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
€100 - €390
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Catania via Antalya, Istanbul
Ave. Duration
10h
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
€110 - €410
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Catania via Adana, Istanbul
Ave. Duration
10h 10m
When
Friday
Estimated price
€130 - €440
Flights from Kutahya to Catania via Istanbul
Ave. Duration
17h 25m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€85 - €350
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Catania via Rome
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €250
Flights from Kutahya to Catania via Dusseldorf, Milan Linate
Ave. Duration
13h 45m
When
Tuesday
Estimated price
€130 - €260
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Catania via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
9h
When
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€130 - €350
Edelweiss Air
Website
flyedelweiss.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Catania via Zurich
Ave. Duration
6h 10m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
€100 - €300
Air Serbia
Website
airserbia.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Catania via Belgrade
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
€90 - €300
Train operators
Transdev
Phone
030 200730
Website
transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 47m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€26 - €40
Schedules at
transdev.de
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Phone
+49 8024 997171
Email
kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
Website
brb.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 47m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€34 - €37
Schedules at
brb.de
WESTbahn Gmbh
Phone
+43 1 89900
Email
meinenachricht@westbahn.at
Website
westbahn.at
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 39m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€14 - €35
Website
https://westbahn.at/en/
Advantage Ticket
€14 - €21
Standart Ticket
€24 - €35
Nightjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
nightjet.com
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 47m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€21 - €200
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€140 - €200
Couchette Carriage
€70 - €100
Seating Carriage
€21 - €30
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
11h 8m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€80 - €220
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€150 - €220
Couchette Carriage
€110 - €150
Seating Carriage
€80 - €120
Trenitalia Intercity
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Catania Centrale
Ave. Duration
9h 58m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€40 - €60
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
€40 - €60
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone
+35929311111
Website
bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Videle
Ave. Duration
13h 53m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€13 - €28
Website
https://www.bdz.bg/en
2nd Class
€13 - €19
1st Class
€20 - €28
Night train from Halkali to Gara Bucureşti Nord
Ave. Duration
14h 44m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€14 - €30
Website
https://www.bdz.bg/en
2nd Class
€14 - €20
1st Class
€21 - €30
Train from Ruse to Bucuresti Nord
Ave. Duration
2h 53m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€3 - €6
Website
https://www.bdz.bg/en
2nd Class
€3 - €5
1st Class
€4 - €6
Bus operators
Metro Turizm
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Phone
091 617 1141
Email
info@saistrasporti.it
Website
saistrasporti.it
Bus from Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro to Catania, Via D'Amico
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€20 - €27
Schedules at
saistrasporti.it
Bus from Maglie Megapark Via Otranto to Catania, Via D'Amico
Ave. Duration
9h 20m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€40 - €60
Schedules at
saistrasporti.it
Bep's Travel
Phone
+40-745.499.985
Website
bepstravel.autogari.ro
Bus from Arad to Roma Termini Giolitti
Ave. Duration
20h 45m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
€40 - €65
Schedules at
Bep's Travel
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Bucharest to Catania
Ave. Duration
2 days 0h
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€220 - €310
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Citylines
Phone
+3590885700870
Email
support@citylines.eu
Website
citylines.eu
Night bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Ruse Central Bus Station
Ave. Duration
11h 30m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€33 - €37
Schedules at
citylines.eu
Brianna Tour
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Phone
+39.081.496.444
Email
info@grimaldi.napoli.it
Website
grimaldi-lines.com
Car ferry from Patras to Brindisi
Ave. Duration
16h
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€35 - €80
Website
https://www.grimaldi-lines.com/en/
Blu Jet
Phone
342 32 55 869
Website
blujetlines.it
Ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
Ave. Duration
20 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€2 - €3
Schedules at
blujetlines.it
Trenitalia
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
Ave. Duration
20 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
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Catania Airport (CTA) is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:17 AM in Istanbul and 1:17 AM in Catania Airport (CTA).

Turkish Airlines offers flights from Istanbul Airport to Catania Airport.

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There are 2329+ hotels available in Catania Airport (CTA). Prices start at €45 per night.

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The best way to get from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs 310 ₺ - 380 ₺.

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