Catania to London (CTA–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CTA–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,204 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 11 | 319, 320 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Catania
| Metric | CTA→LGW | MLA→LGW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTA | – | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 39 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 18m |
Travel Essentials
CTA: CET · LGW: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 5:00 PM in London.
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.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
CTA–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CTA to LGW
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CTA to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CTA to LGW ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,204 miles (1,938 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via NAP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valletta (MLA).