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

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 07:28
• Latest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 00:48.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

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

A direct flight from Catania to Bologna takes 1h 43m, 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 Catania to Bologna range from £54 to £114, with an average of £80 over the past 12 months. Anything below £54 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 73% above the route average of £80. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £78 return, compared with £181 via a stopover through Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Ryanair is the only airline operating Catania to Bologna flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£76 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 Catania to Bologna flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Catania to Bologna are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £100, which is 51% above the typical average for this route.

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Flights from Catania to Bologna usually depart from Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) and arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ).

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 Catania to Bologna route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Catania to Bologna pass through Rome Fiumicino (FCO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

On the Catania to Bologna route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £68 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £82 – a £14 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air

Some of the most popular sights in Bologna are Teatro Duse, Piazza Maggiore, and Foire de Bologne. These are among the most viewed places in Bologna on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Catania to Bologna flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: 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.