How long is the BT5488 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 20 min. Rome to Catania is 539 km (335 mi).

Which terminal does BT5488 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does BT5488 have?

Also listed as BTI5488 (airBaltic's ICAO code) and BT 5488.

Can I get compensation if BT5488 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

BT5488 Flight Status airBaltic: Rome to Catania (BTI5488)

airBaltic BT 5488

Landed 18' Late

FCO Rome

Scheduled: 13:20
Actual: 13:58

Terminal: 1 | Gate: A33

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

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CTA Catania

Scheduled: 14:40
Actual: 14:58
Delay: 18'

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET

Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)

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Landed 21h 17m ago 100%

FCO 13:58 CTA 14:58

539 km (335 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 539 km / 335 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:20 · Actual Duration: 01:00

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BT 5488 Flight Status & Schedule airBaltic Rome to Catania

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	FCO	CTA	13:58	14:58	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 07	FCO	CTA	13:40	14:30	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	FCO	CTA	13:52	14:45	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	FCO	CTA	13:45	14:40	Landed	Track >

airBaltic flight BT 5488 links Rome and Catania, 539 km (335 mi) apart, and flies twice a week: Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 1 h 20 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Yesterday it left 38 minutes late and landed at 14:58, 18 minutes late.

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About BT 5488

Route: Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport FCO to Catania Fontanarossa Airport CTA
Distance: 539 km (335 mi)
Scheduled flight time: 1 h 20 min
Flies: Sat, Sun
Usually departs from: Terminal 1

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Yesterday's 18-minute delay is well below the 3-hour threshold for compensation.

BT 5488 FAQ

How long is the BT5488 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 20 min. Rome to Catania is 539 km (335 mi).
Which days does BT5488 fly?: Twice a week: Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BT5488 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BT5488 have?: Also listed as BTI5488 (airBaltic's ICAO code) and BT 5488.
Can I get compensation if BT5488 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

BT5488 and Rome FCO to Catania CTA Flights

Flight BT5488 is a code-share airBaltic flight of the ITA Airways operated AZ1745.

Other flights departing from Rome FCO: AZ1365, AZ1475, AZ1619, AZ1745

Other flights arriving at Catania CTA: FR5018, AZ1745

All flights connecting Rome FCO to Catania CTA.