Distance From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to İstanbul Airport, CTA - IST Distance

The distance from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 776 miles or 1248 kilometers or 674 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Catania ( Italy ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Catania and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 1 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 1 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CTA - IST

Kilometers		1248 km
Statute Miles		776 miles
Nautical Miles		674 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 46 minutes

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - CTA to IST Flight Path

Location of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Catania to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Catania, Italy and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CTA - IST

Time difference between Catania (Italy) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 1 Hours ahead of Catania.

Location	Local Time
Catania (Italy)	2026-09-19, 05:46:48 CEST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-09-19, 06:46:48 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA / LICC) Catania, Italy

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey