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

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1,229 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 32m ago
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FR5058
FR Ryanair
73H
11:10 AM
CEST
1:30 PM
BST
3h 20m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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FR8543
FR Ryanair
7M8
1:20 PM
CEST TA
3:40 PM
BST
3h 20m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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LS1428
LS Jet2.com
73H
8:20 PM
CEST TA
10:45 PM
BST
3h 25m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
FR5059
FR Ryanair
73H
6:35 AM
BST T1
10:45 AM
CEST
3h 10m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
LS1427
LS Jet2.com
73H
3:15 PM
BST T1
7:30 PM
CEST
3h 15m
56%
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
HHN Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) 4h 55m FR → FR Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) to London, Essex flights
BLQ Bologna 5h 5m FRW4 → FR Bologna (BLQ) to London, Essex flights
MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 5h 10m FR → FRRK Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) to London, Essex flights
EIN Eindhoven 5h 15m FR → FR Eindhoven (EIN) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 16m AF → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 5h 35m FRU2W4 → FRRK Ferno (VA) (MXP) to London, Essex flights
BUD Budapest 5h 43m FRW6 → FR Budapest (BUD) to London, Essex flights
PRG Prague 5h 50m EWFRQS → FR Prague (PRG) to London, Essex flights
BER Berlin 5h 54m FRU2 → FRRK Berlin (BER) to London, Essex flights
VIE Vienna 5h 55m AZFROS → FR Vienna (VIE) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Catania to London, Essex
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,229 mi 3h 20m nonstop -1h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Catania flights
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 4 73H, 7M8 3h20 – – –
LS Jet2.com 2 73H 3h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR, LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (6 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
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
HHN ~4h 55m BLQ ~5h 5m MRS ~5h 10m EIN ~5h 15m CDG ~5h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,275
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 6 2 16
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 gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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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
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,229 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CTA to STN: Ryanair 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 Frankfurt-Hahn, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi and Marseille Provence.
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.
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 STN

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTA to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to STN is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,229 miles (1,978 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt-Hahn, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi and Marseille Provence. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Reggio Calabria (REG), Valletta (MLA) and Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF).