Catania to London, Essex (CTA–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR5058
FR Ryanair
7M8
11:10 AM
CEST TA
1:30 PM
BST
3h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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LS1428
LS Jet2.com
73H
8:20 PM
CEST TA
10:45 PM
BST
3h 25m
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FR5059
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:35 AM
BST T1
10:45 AM
CEST
3h 10m
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Catania to London, Essex
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,229 mi 3h 20m nonstop -1h behind 54 1-stop hubs

CTA–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,229 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTA–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 3h20 – – –
LS Jet2.com 2 73H 3h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (5 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 STN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,290
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 London, Essex from Catania

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric CTA→STN REG→STN MLA→STN
Distance from CTA – 53 mi 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 5 2 17
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 10m 3h 25m
Reggio Calabria (REG) to London, Essex flights · Valletta (MLA) to London, Essex flights · Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of CTA with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Catania.
CTA: CEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
1,229 mi / 1,978 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 25m.
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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Catania to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,229 mi / 1,978 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 3 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: CTA
Full nameCatania-Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTA to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,229 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Jet2.com.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from CTA to STN. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HHN, GVA, EIN, PRG, TFS, AOI, CMN, MLA, HEL, VRN, TRS, TIA, SOF, BGY, PSR, PEG, VNO, BUD, OTP, BSL, BER, VCE, EDI, NAP, BLQ, GOA, RIX, KRK, FMM, BCN, ATH, ARN, CAG, MXP, IST, DUB, TRN, BRI, MAD, CGN, PSA, KTW, VIE, AMS, FCO, MRS, LUX, CDG, CPH, SVQ, OSL, RTM, DXB and SSH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Catania.
Yes, return flights from STN to CTA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include REG, MLA and SUF. 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 STN

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTA to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to STN ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,229 miles (1,978 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HHN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Reggio Calabria (REG), Valletta (MLA) and Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF).