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Among airlines operating Catania to Athens flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Aegean Airlines
• Ryanair

Flights from Catania to Athens usually depart from Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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
• Aegean Airlines: 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.

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

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £109 return and stopover options via Naples (NAP) at £109.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£74 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 and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 95% of one-stop connections
• Luqa Malta Intl (MLA) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Naples (NAP) – 2% 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 39% on the Catania to Athens route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £88 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £143, a difference of £55. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Catania to Athens route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Monastiraki, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 and lands at 11:38
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 00:13.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 35% above the route average of £120. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Catania to Athens takes 1h 33m, covering 486 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Catania to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £29, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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.

Flying via Luqa Malta Intl (MLA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 10m, compared to 6h 24m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 8h 47m via Naples (NAP).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Catania (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Return flights from Catania to Athens range from £87 to £155, with an average of £120 over the past 12 months. Anything below £87 counts as a good deal.