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Flights from Madrid to Catania

Nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to Catania (CTA) take about 2h 33m (1,643 km). Ryanair flies it. Lowest fare seen: $34 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Madrid to Catania

Carriers on MAD–CTA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Ryanairnonstop fare seen

Madrid to Catania fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $34 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$931 Nov 2026 · Ryanair$77 · 1 stop1 Nov 2026
Jan 2027$3418 Jan 2027 · Ryanair—
Mar 2027$12730 Mar 2027 · Ryanair$102 · 1 stop30 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $34 in January 2027, against $102 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Madrid to Catania, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Madrid to Catania flights

How long is the flight from Madrid to Catania?
A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Catania (CTA) takes about 2h 33m, covering 1,643 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Madrid from Catania by air?
The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is 1,643 km (1,021 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Catania?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAD–CTA route include Ryanair. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Madrid to Catania cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAD–CTA was $34 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 18 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Catania?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $34 one-way, against $102 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Spain to Catania?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Catania visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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