Catania airport -- check in time needed?

Check-in time depends on the airline, not the airport. It should say on your booking confirmation or ticket.
If you have already done your check-in on line, and have an electronic 'boarding card' to print out, it should also say there how early you have to arrive at the airport.

Thanks. Yes, familiar. Asking about Catania in particular. As you know, sometimes smaller airports more manageable and times can be cut shorter.

We flew in and out of Catania last May and they seem to move at their own speed. However, we give ourselves two hours to clear check-in, etc. We prefer to wait at the gate as opposed to last minute rushing around.

We had to wait for almost an hour for our baggage to be placed on the carousel after landing in Catania and our plane was the only plane that had landed. Our departing flight was delayed several hours for some reason.

We find it is better to "embrace the gray" when traveling in Italy. You will eventually arrive at your destination.

Go and have fun.

Buon viaggio,