Catania to Helsinki (Vantaa) (CTA–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CTA Airport Page →
1,638 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 2m ago
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AY1806
AY Finnair
320
10:25 AM
CEST TA
3:05 PM
EEST
3h 40m
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AY1808
AY Finnair
320
5:45 PM
CEST TA
10:30 PM
EEST
3h 45m
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✓
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AY1805+1
AY Finnair
320
6:40 AM
EEST T2
9:25 AM
CEST
3h 45m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AY1807
AY Finnair
320
2:10 PM
EEST T2
4:55 PM
CEST
3h 45m
61%
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
CPH Copenhagen 5h 38m D8SK → A3AYD8 Copenhagen (CPH) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FCO Rome 5h 40m AFARAZ → AYCX Rome (FCO) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
PRG Prague 5h 55m EWFRQS → AYJL Prague (PRG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
WAW Warsaw 5h 55m W4 → AY Warsaw (WAW) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
MUC Munich 6h AZLHVL → A3AYAZ Munich (MUC) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
NAP Napoli 6h FRU2 → AY Napoli (NAP) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h AZLH → A3AYCX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
BUD Budapest 6h 3m FRW6 → AYJL Budapest (BUD) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 6h 5m FRW4 → AYFRJL Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 6h 5m FRNOU2 → AYCXJL Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Catania to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,638 mi 3h 43m nonstop +1h ahead

CTA–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 1,638 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) Helsinki (Vantaa) to Catania flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTA–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 3 320 3h40-3h45 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (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 HEL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
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 HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
CPH ~5h 38m FCO ~5h 40m PRG ~5h 55m WAW ~5h 55m MUC ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,299
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 Helsinki (Vantaa) from Catania

Nearby airports with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Metric CTA→HEL MLA→HEL PMO→HEL
Distance from CTA – 116 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 3 1
Flight time 3h 43m 3h 55m 3h 40m
Valletta (MLA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights · Palermo (PMO) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Airports within 200 miles of CTA with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 1 hour ahead of Catania.
CTA: CEST · HEL: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 7:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
1,638 mi / 2,635 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 43m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Finland are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Finland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CTA–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Catania to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance1,638 mi / 2,635 km
Flight time3h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTA to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take about 3h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,638 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CTA to HEL: Finnair.
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 Copenhagen Kastrup, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Václav Havel.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 1 hour ahead of Catania.
Yes, return flights from HEL 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 HEL

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTA to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to HEL is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,638 miles (2,635 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 Copenhagen Kastrup, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valletta (MLA) and Palermo (PMO).