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

Madrid (MAD) to Catania (CTA) flights

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

An economy award from Madrid (MAD) to Catania (CTA) starts at 6,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $15. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Catania (CTA): 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 MAD to CTA 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$15–80
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia7,500$35–55
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia9,000$15–80
American AAdvantageOn Iberia12,500$25–100
Iberia ClubOn Iberia12,500–14,000$15–80
Finnair PlusOn Iberia14,000$15–150
JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia15,000$15–35
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Iberia16,100$15–150
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia17,500$30–125

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.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from MAD to CTA

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

Book MAD to CTA with points

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

MAD to CTA 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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    Iberia logo
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    XZ
  • Via Valencia (VLC)Iberia and Air Europa, then Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta
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    Air Europa logo
    Ryanair logo
    Wizz Air Malta logo
  • Via Barcelona (BCN)Vueling the whole way
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    Air Europa logo
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  • Via Alghero (AHO)Ryanair the whole way
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  • Via Tunis (TUN)Tunisair and Air Europa, then Tunisair Express
    TU
    Air Europa logo
    UG
  • Via Olbia (OLB)Volotea the whole way
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    Volotea logo
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  • Via Alicante (ALC)Iberia and Air Europa, then Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta
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    Air Europa logo
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    Wizz Air Malta logo
  • Via Malta (MLA)Ryanair and KM Malta Airlines the whole way
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    KM Malta Airlines logo
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  • Via Marseille (MRS)Ryanair the whole way
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    Iberia logo
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  • Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways, Ryanair and 1 more the whole way
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    Iberia logo
    Air Europa logo
    +2
    ITA Airways logo
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    XZ
    +2
  • Via Naples (NAP)Ryanair the whole way
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    Iberia logo
    Wizz Air Malta logo
    easyJet logo
    Ryanair logo
  • Via Lamezia-Terme (SUF)Ryanair, then Edelweiss Air
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    Edelweiss Air logo
  • Via Pisa (PSA)Ryanair the whole way
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  • Via Genoa (GOA)Volotea, then Ryanair
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  • Via Florence (FLR)Vueling the whole way
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See all 51 in Routes

MAD to CTA: common questions

How many miles does MAD to CTA cost?

In economy it starts at 6,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $15. 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 MAD to CTA?

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

How far is Madrid from Catania by plane?

Madrid (MAD) and Catania (CTA) 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 MAD to CTA 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 Madrid and Catania?

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.