Traveling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0. The city is 1 hour behind Catania, where Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from CTA to Reykjavik, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from CTA to Reykjavik, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
You won't need a visa for Iceland if you hold a passport from Italy and are traveling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Reykjavik, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
CTA is around 8 kilometers from central Catania. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Reykjavik? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CTA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Reykjavik
$79 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Reykjavik. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $204. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CTA to Reykjavik if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Reykjavik is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometers. It'll take you around 49 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Reykjavik. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Central Reykjavik is approximately 2 kilometers from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). Once your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Reykjavik has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 6 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 23 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from CTA to Reykjavik, unwind at a hotel close to RKV. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Reykjavik. July is the busiest month for a trip to Reykjavik. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Reykjavik for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap flights from CTA to Reykjavik around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Reykjavik, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are major attractions which should be on any good Reykjavik itinerary.
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