Italy to Spain · 1,020 miles (1,642 km)

Catania (CTA) to Madrid (MAD) flights

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6,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with British Airways Club

An economy award from Catania (CTA) to Madrid (MAD) starts at 6,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $28. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Catania (CTA) to Madrid (MAD): Iberia and Ryanair. The two airports are 1,020 miles (1,642 km) apart. Iberia is in oneworld. There are also 51 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cagliari, Valencia and Barcelona and more.

How many miles CTA to MAD costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
British Airways ClubOn Iberia6,500–8,000$28–100
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia7,500$48–75
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia9,000$28–100
American AAdvantageOn Iberia12,500$38–120
Iberia ClubOn Iberia12,500–14,000$28–100
JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia15,000$28–55
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Iberia16,100$28–170
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia17,500$43–145

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CTA to MAD

  • Iberia logo
    Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Ryanair logo
    RyanairNot in an alliance

Book CTA to MAD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CTA to MAD with one stop

51 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Cagliari (CAG)Ryanair the whole way
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    XZ
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  • Via Valencia (VLC)Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta, then Iberia and Air Europa
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  • Via Barcelona (BCN)Vueling the whole way
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  • Via Alghero (AHO)Ryanair the whole way
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  • Via Tunis (TUN)Tunisair Express, then Tunisair and Air Europa
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  • Via Olbia (OLB)Volotea the whole way
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  • Via Alicante (ALC)Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta, then Iberia and Air Europa
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  • Via Malta (MLA)Ryanair and KM Malta Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Marseille (MRS)Ryanair the whole way
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  • Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways, Ryanair and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Naples (NAP)Ryanair the whole way
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  • Via Lamezia-Terme (SUF)Edelweiss Air, then Ryanair
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  • Via Pisa (PSA)Ryanair the whole way
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  • Via Genoa (GOA)Ryanair, then Volotea
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  • Via Florence (FLR)Vueling the whole way
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See all 51 in Routes

CTA to MAD: common questions

How many miles does CTA to MAD cost?

In economy it starts at 6,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $28. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,000) and American AAdvantage (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from CTA to MAD?

Iberia (oneworld) and Ryanair fly nonstop from Catania (CTA) to Madrid (MAD).

How far is Catania from Madrid by plane?

Catania (CTA) and Madrid (MAD) are 1,020 miles (1,642 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CTA to MAD award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Catania and Madrid?

The most direct connections are through Cagliari (CAG), Valencia (VLC), Barcelona (BCN), Alghero (AHO) and Tunis (TUN). On 43 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ryanair through Cagliari.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.