Catania to Manchester, Greater Manchester (CTA–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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U22134
U2 easyJet
320
11:30 AM
CEST TA
2:05 PM
BST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U22133
U2 easyJet
320
6:30 AM
BST T2
10:55 AM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1719
LS Jet2.com
73H
4:35 PM
BST T2
9:05 PM
CEST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Catania to Manchester, Greater Manchester
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,375 mi 3h 35m nonstop -1h behind 53 1-stop hubs

CTA–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,375 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTA–MAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 2 320 3h35
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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTA to MAN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to MAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,387
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.

Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Catania

Nearby airports with service to Manchester Airport.
Metric CTA→MAN MLA→MAN PMO→MAN
Distance from CTA 116 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 2 19 2
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 26m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of CTA with service to Manchester Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 1 hour behind Catania.
CTA: CEST · MAN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 5:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Distance & Flight Time
1,375 mi / 2,213 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m.
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.

Getting from MAN

Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.

Manchester, Greater Manchester Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.

Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.

CTA–MAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Catania to Manchester, Greater Manchester route.
Route details
Distance1,375 mi / 2,213 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 4 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: CTA
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
Destination: MAN
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTA to MAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Manchester Airport take approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,375 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CTA to MAN. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRI, TRN, FMM, OTP, SOF, TFS, BVA, MRS, BGY, BUD, ARN, BLQ, CGN, VCE, HEL, MLA, RIX, BRU, VIE, DUS, DUB, ZRH, MAD, PSA, MXP, KRK, NAP, BSL, OSL, CRL, FRA, MUC, IST, CDG, BER, CPH, AMS, LUX, LIN, ATH, FCO, BCN, CMN, JFK, STR, SVQ, PRG, WAW, GVA, VRN, DXB, SSH and KTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 1 hour behind Catania.
Yes, return flights from MAN 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 MAN

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

CTA to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to MAN ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,375 miles (2,213 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BRI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valletta (MLA) and Palermo (PMO).