Naples to Catania flights
Catania lies 380 km (236 mi) south of Naples, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 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.
| Naples | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 909,048 | 311,584 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | NAP, 4 km out | CTA, 3 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Naples
Naples is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Naples International Airport (NAP), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,622 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR, 60 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 Naples?
380 km (236 mi) in a straight line, south of Naples.
How long does it take to get from Naples to Catania by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Naples and Catania?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Which airports are used for Naples to Catania flights?
Typically Naples International Airport (NAP) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA); Catania also has CIY, REG.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.