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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bologna to Catania:

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 07:26
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 23:31.

The flight takes about 1h 41m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bologna to Catania.

A direct flight from Bologna to Catania takes 1h 41m, covering 526 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Bologna to Catania range from £62 to £145, with an average of £97 over the past 12 months. Anything below £62 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 72% above the route average of £97. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £81 return via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared with £97 for direct.

Ryanair is the only airline operating Bologna to Catania flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bologna to Catania flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Bologna to Catania are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £21, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Easy Car Hire
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Flights from Bologna to Catania usually depart from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) and arrive at Catania Fontanarossa (CTA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bologna to Catania route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

One-stop flights from Bologna to Catania most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 83% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Luqa Malta Intl (MLA) – 7% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Bologna to Catania route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £73 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £112, a difference of £39. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Bologna and Catania. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 39m, compared to 8h 11m via Tirana Rinas (TIA) and 10h 12m via Luqa Malta Intl (MLA).

Among airlines operating Bologna to Catania flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.