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

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 08:50
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 00:05.

The flight takes about 2h 45m.

A direct flight from Madrid to Catania takes 2h 45m, covering 1,020 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.

Return flights from Madrid to Catania range from £122 to £222, with an average of £164 over the past 12 months. Anything below £122 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the £164 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £101 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with £160 for direct.

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 A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Catania flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Catania are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £24, which is 75% 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
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Galdierirent
• Rental4Leisure
• Target Italy

Flights from Madrid to Catania usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Catania Fontanarossa (CTA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Madrid to Catania route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 89% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Turin Citta Di Torino (TRN) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Venice Marco Polo (VCE) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Madrid to Catania. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £133 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £208, a difference of £75.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Ryanair
• Iberia

Flying via Luqa Malta Intl (MLA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 16m, compared to 5h 52m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 7h 14m via Marseille (MRS).

Among airlines operating Madrid to Catania flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: 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
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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