CTA - Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Catania, Italy
IATA Code: CTA · Catania, Italy
The airport code CTA is the IATA identifier for Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. You may also find it referred to as Catania Airport (CTA).
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) serves Catania, Italy, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
CTA is the IATA airport code for Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, located in Catania, Italy. The airport is situated at coordinates 37.4668°N, 15.0664°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- CTA
- City
- Catania
- Country
- Italy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Latitude
- 37.4668°
- Longitude
- 15.0664°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from CTA
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSY - Sigonella | 15 km | $231 | $0/passenger |
| CIY - Comiso | 66 km | $1,018 | $2/passenger |
| REG - Reggio Calabria | 85 km | $1,311 | $3/passenger |
| GZM - Gozo | 175 km | $2,700 | $5/passenger |
| MLA - Malta | 186 km | $2,870 | $6/passenger |
| SUF - Lamezia | 190 km | $2,931 | $6/passenger |
| PMO - Palermo | 191 km | $2,947 | $6/passenger |
| TPS - Trapani | 232 km | $3,579 | $7/passenger |
| CRV - Crotone | 245 km | $3,780 | $8/passenger |
| PNL - Pantelleria | 284 km | $4,382 | $9/passenger |
| LMP - Lampedusa | 310 km | $4,783 | $10/passenger |
| QSR - Salerno | 351 km | $5,415 | $11/passenger |
| NAP - Naples | 386 km | $5,955 | $12/passenger |
| TAR - Grottaglie | 395 km | $6,094 | $12/passenger |
| LCC - Lecce | 407 km | $6,279 | $13/passenger |
| MIR - Monastir | 429 km | $6,619 | $13/passenger |
| BDS - Brindisi | 433 km | $6,680 | $13/passenger |
| TUN - Tunis | 434 km | $6,696 | $13/passenger |
| BRI - Bari | 434 km | $6,696 | $13/passenger |
| NBE - Enfidha | 440 km | $6,788 | $14/passenger |
| FOG - Foggia | 443 km | $6,835 | $14/passenger |
| EFL - Keffallinia | 483 km | $7,452 | $15/passenger |
| CFU - Kerkyra/corfu | 484 km | $7,467 | $15/passenger |
| QLT - Latina | 489 km | $7,544 | $15/passenger |
| SFA - Sfax | 498 km | $7,683 | $15/passenger |
| ZTH - Zakynthos | 513 km | $7,915 | $16/passenger |
| PVK - Preveza | 524 km | $8,084 | $16/passenger |
| CIA - Rome | 526 km | $8,115 | $16/passenger |
| MJI - Tripoli | 534 km | $8,239 | $16/passenger |
| FCO - Rome | 539 km | $8,316 | $17/passenger |
| TTB - Tortoli | 541 km | $8,347 | $17/passenger |
| PYR - Andravida | 550 km | $8,485 | $17/passenger |
| TBJ - Tabarka | 551 km | $8,501 | $17/passenger |
| DJE - Djerba | 556 km | $8,578 | $17/passenger |
| PSR - Pescara | 557 km | $8,593 | $17/passenger |
| IOA - Ioannina | 558 km | $8,609 | $17/passenger |
| CAG - Cagliari | 560 km | $8,640 | $17/passenger |
| TIP - Tripoli | 562 km | $8,671 | $17/passenger |
| GPA - Patras | 564 km | $8,701 | $17/passenger |
| AGQ - Agrinion | 565 km | $8,717 | $17/passenger |
| DCI - Decimomannu | 571 km | $8,809 | $18/passenger |
| TIA - Tirana | 593 km | $9,149 | $18/passenger |
| GAE - Gabes | 600 km | $9,257 | $19/passenger |
| OLB - Olbia | 612 km | $9,442 | $19/passenger |
| KLX - Kalamata | 617 km | $9,519 | $19/passenger |
| FNU - Oristano | 619 km | $9,550 | $19/passenger |
| DBV - Dubrovnik | 629 km | $9,704 | $19/passenger |
| KSO - Kastoria | 631 km | $9,735 | $19/passenger |
| TIV - Tivat | 631 km | $9,735 | $19/passenger |
| OHD - Ohrid | 639 km | $9,858 | $20/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your CTA Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from CTA
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Catania
Catania experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through CTA
As a European airport, CTA falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via CTA
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from CTA
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to CTA are NSY, CIY, REG — consider these for potentially lower fares