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

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1,537 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 37m ago
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U23276
U2 easyJet
320
11:45 AM
CEST TA
2:40 PM
BST
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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LS816
LS Jet2.com
73H
9:20 PM
CEST TA
12:30 AM+1
BST
4h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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U23275
U2 easyJet
320
6:10 AM
BST
11:00 AM
CEST
3h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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LS815
LS Jet2.com
73H
3:35 PM
BST
8:30 PM
CEST
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MUC Munich 5h 20m AZLHVL → LHU2 Munich (MUC) to Edinburgh flights
LIN Segrate (MI) 5h 30m AFAZKL → U2 Segrate (MI) (LIN) to Edinburgh flights
FCO Rome 5h 57m AFARAZ → LS Rome (FCO) to Edinburgh flights
BRS Bristol 6h 10m U2 → U2 Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh flights
BCN Barcelona 6h 11m IBLALL → BAFRLL Barcelona (BCN) to Edinburgh flights
CRL Charleroi 6h 20m FR → FR Charleroi (CRL) to Edinburgh flights
NAP Napoli 6h 25m FRU2 → FRLSU2 Napoli (NAP) to Edinburgh flights
CPH Copenhagen 6h 29m D8SK → D8FRLO Copenhagen (CPH) to Edinburgh flights
BUD Budapest 6h 35m FRW6 → FR Budapest (BUD) to Edinburgh flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 6h 35m FRU2W4 → FRU2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Catania to Edinburgh
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,537 mi 4h 3m nonstop -1h behind

CTA–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,537 miles in approximately 4h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Catania flights
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 – – –
LS Jet2.com 1 73H 4h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS + U2 (3 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
1
flight
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
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MUC ~5h 20m LIN ~5h 30m FCO ~5h 57m TRN ~6h 5m BRS ~6h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,029
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 2 3 1
Weekly flights 3 7 2
Flight time 4h 3m 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 4h 3m gate to gate.
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 time4h 3m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 1,537 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CTA to EDI: easyJet and Jet2.com.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Munich, Milano Linate and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 and Jet2.com. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTA to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to EDI is about 4 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,537 miles (2,473 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Milano Linate and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valletta (MLA) and Palermo (PMO).