Catania to Edinburgh (CTA–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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U23276
U2 easyJet
320
11:45 AM
CEST TA
2:40 PM
BST
3h 55m
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U23275
U2 easyJet
320
6:10 AM
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11:00 AM
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3h 50m
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Catania to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,537 mi 3h 55m nonstop -1h behind 54 1-stop hubs

CTA–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,537 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTA–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 2 320 3h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTA to EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,078
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Catania

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric CTA→EDI MLA→EDI PMO→EDI
Distance from CTA – 116 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 2 7 2
Flight time 3h 55m 3h 55m 3h 40m
Valletta (MLA) to Edinburgh flights · Palermo (PMO) to Edinburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of CTA with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Catania.
CTA: CEST · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,537 mi / 2,473 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays of up to 6 months. Since February 2026, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required before travel. Apply through the UK ETA app or online portal. The ETA costs GBP 20, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CTA–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Catania to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance1,537 mi / 2,473 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: CTA
Full nameCatania-Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTA to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 3h 55m. The route covers 1,537 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CTA to EDI. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CRL, TRN, BRI, SOF, RIX, TIA, MLA, TFS, MRS, GVA, ZRH, BVA, ARN, CGN, HEL, PSA, BHX, VIE, OTP, DUB, ORY, NAP, SVQ, BRU, LGW, BGY, VCE, MXP, LTN, OSL, CPH, FRA, LIN, BCN, KRK, BSL, BUD, IST, STN, AMS, VRN, BLQ, BER, PRG, CDG, ATH, MUC, STR, FCO, MAD, JFK, DUS, BRS and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Catania.
Yes, return flights from EDI to CTA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLA and PMO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CTA to EDI

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTA to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to EDI ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,537 miles (2,473 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CRL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valletta (MLA) and Palermo (PMO).