Looking for arrivals or departures to/from Catania Airport online in real time to check delays or boarding times? The official airport website always offers the most accurate information:

• Arrivals - Catania Airport
• Departures - Catania Airport

Where are the arrivals and departures?

Catania Airport has two terminals:

• Terminal 1 - international flights
• Terminal 2 - domestic flights

Both terminals always have arrivals on the ground floor, while departures are always on the 1st floor.

👉 For a detailed breakdown of the terminals by airline, see the chapter on transfers and terminals at Catania Airport.

When to be at CTA?

• Schengen flight: 1.5-2 before departure
• Non-Schengen flight: 2-2.5 hours before departure

Catania is mainly used by low-cost airlines, so very early morning departures tend to be much busier. The peak time for security check is between 5:45 and 7:00.

Is Catania Airport open at night?

Yes. The public area of the airport is open 24/7, but the transit area does not open until about 2.5 hours before the first morning departure.

If you are arriving late at night or departing early in the morning, it is more convenient to spend the night in the airport area.

Hotels near Catania Airport

Continuing from the airport to the city?

Catania is south of the city centre and the journey can take up to twice as long at peak times than late evening or early morning.

For a detailed overview of connections, prices and handy tips, click here:

• 👉 Connections between Catania Airport (CTA) and the city