Bucharest to Catania flights
Catania lies 1,204 km (748 mi) south-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bucharest | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Italy |
| Population | 1.9 million | 311,584 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | CTA, 3 km out |
Clocks in Catania are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 2 h 18 min journey lands only 1 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Catania
Crossing from Romania into Italy: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bucharest
Bucharest is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, 16 km).
Arriving in Catania
Catania is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,989 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Comiso Airport (CIY, 69 km), Reggio Calabria Airport (REG, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,989 ft | 39 ft |
| Comiso Airport (regional) | CIY | 69 km (43 mi) | 8,070 ft | 756 ft |
| Reggio Calabria Airport (regional) | REG | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,549 ft | 96 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Catania from Bucharest?
1,204 km (748 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Catania by air?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Catania?
Catania is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Bucharest).
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Catania flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA); Catania also has CIY, REG.
What currency do I need in Catania?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.