Cheap flights from Catania to Tel Aviv Yafo

Summer and the winter holiday period usually bring the higher fares on this route, while spring and autumn dates outside school holidays tend to be gentler. February is the lowest month in the dated fare calendar, so it is the natural starting point if your dates are flexible. Midweek departures can also undercut weekend ones, and the destination's summer heat makes sightseeing harder. Check the calendar around Christmas and school breaks before you settle on a date.

Four of the ten carriers listed here are well-known low-cost brands, while the other six are full-service or mixed-model airlines. Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air, Easyjet and Volotea usually sell a basic seat with cabin baggage only, then charge for hold bags, seat choice and priority boarding. El Al Israel Airlines, ITA Airways, Aegean Airlines and Malta Airlines are more likely to include a checked bag and more flexible changes, though fare families differ. Israir and DIR AERRO DIREKT also appear in the list, so check what each ticket includes. Direct flights exist on this route, but not every carrier necessarily flies nonstop, and some itineraries connect through another airport.

Trains and buses run from Ben Gurion International into Tel Aviv, and taxis are available at the terminal; the ride into the centre is usually straightforward once you clear arrival formalities. The airport serves the capital of Israel, so expect thorough security and passport checks on both arrival and departure. Catania has only Fontanarossa airport, which keeps the departure side simple. On arrival, check the current train and bus times before deciding between public transport and a taxi.

Currency

ILS (₪)

Power sockets

Type C, D, H · 230 V

Language

Hebrew

Emergency number

100, 101, 102

Driving side

right

Calling code

+972

Internet domain

.il

Population of Tel Aviv Yafo

1.1 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Asia/Jerusalem)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check that your booking names Fontanarossa for Catania and Ben Gurion International for Tel Aviv.
• Check whether your fare includes a hold bag or only cabin baggage.
• Check whether your itinerary is direct or connects through another airport.
• Check your passport validity and Israel entry requirements before travel.
• Check dated fares across the months if your dates are flexible.
• Check what each airline charges for seat choice and priority boarding.