Vienna to Catania flights
Catania lies 1,196 km (743 mi) south of Vienna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 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.
| Vienna | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Italy |
| Population | 1.7 million | 311,584 |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | VIE, 18 km out | CTA, 3 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Catania
Crossing from Austria into Italy: 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 Vienna
Vienna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vienna International Airport (VIE), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, 62 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 Vienna?
1,196 km (743 mi) in a straight line, south of Vienna.
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Catania by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vienna and Catania?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Vienna to Catania flights?
Typically Vienna International Airport (VIE) 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.