Cheap flights from Catania to Istanbul

May stands out as the cheapest month on this route, when prices tend to drop below the yearly average. The rest of the year shows more variation depending on school holidays and seasonal demand across Europe and Turkey. You will see priced flights available for every month from October through September, which means you can compare dates flexibly rather than being locked into a narrow window.

The carriers split between low-cost operators and full-service airlines, each with different fare structures. Easyjet, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Vueling Airlines, Volotea, Lufthansa City Airlines, and Air Serbia generally offer basic fares where seats and bags are priced separately. Turkish Airlines, ITA Airways, and Air Cairo tend to include checked baggage in their standard tickets. Since no direct flights operate on this route, every option requires at least one connection through another airport.

Getting from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen into the city centre takes roughly an hour by road depending on traffic conditions. Both airports offer public transport options including buses and metro connections that reach downtown areas within a reasonable time. You should factor in extra travel time during peak hours or if your flight arrives late at night when service frequencies drop.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Istanbul

15.7 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify whether each leg of your journey is booked on the same ticket before booking, since separate reservations require you to collect baggage and re-check it yourself
• Confirm what baggage allowance comes with a low-cost fare versus full-service tickets, as extras often cost more online than at the airport
• Check passport validity requirements for Turkey well ahead of travel dates rather than waiting until closer to departure
• Consider whether arriving during school holiday periods will affect transfer times in Istanbul or prices on return flights