There are 5 ways to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Catania by plane, busferry, bus, shuttle, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MLA - CTA
45 min€24–120Bus and ferry, bus via Ingieret, San Vincenz/Luqa
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus
6h 15m€256–298Bus and ferry, shuttle
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Port
9h 6m€90Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Catania Airportbus
7h 15m€254–296Bus and ferry, train
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain Re
- Take the train from Siracusa to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain Re
7h 20m€262–316
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Catania is to fly which costs €24 - €120 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Catania is to fly which takes 45 min and costs €24 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta Airport (MLA) to Catania. However, there are services departing from Malta Airport 2 and arriving at Catania Airport via Ingieret, San Vincenz/Luqa, Valletta and Pozzallo Viale Europa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Malta Airport (MLA) and Catania is 187 km.
The best way to get from Malta Airport (MLA) to Catania without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Ingieret, San Vincenz/Luqa which takes 6h 15m and costs €250 - €300.
It takes approximately 45 min to fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Malta Airport (MLA) to Catania bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
The quickest flight from Malta International Airport Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Malta Airport (MLA) to Catania bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.
Air Malta and Ryanair offer flights from Malta International Airport Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Airport.
What companies run services between Malta Airport (MLA), Malta and Catania, Italy?
Ryanair and Air Malta fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–110
- Website
- airmalta.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ispica to Siracusa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Siracusa to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- (+356) 22069022
- [email protected]
- Website
- virtuferries.com
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- https://www.virtuferries.com/
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- https://www.virtuferries.com/
Shuttle from Pozzallo Port to Catania Port
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- https://www.virtuferries.com/
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- https://www.virtuferries.com/
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- https://www.virtuferries.com/
- Phone
- +39 091-6208000
- [email protected]
- Website
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Pozzallo - Padre Pio to Catania Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
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