Catania to Tel Aviv (CTA–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6H336
6H Israir
320
2:15 PM
CEST TA
6:00 PM
IDT
2h 45m
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LY5426
LY El Al
737
5:25 PM
CEST TA
9:15 PM
IDT
2h 50m
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6H335
6H Israir
320
8:37 AM
IDT T3
10:34 AM
CEST
2h 57m
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LY5425
LY El Al
737
2:00 PM
IDT T3
4:20 PM
CEST
3h 20m
29%
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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
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 26m A3FR → 6HA3GQ Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Tel Aviv flights
SOF Sofia 5h 15m FR → IZLYW6 Sofia (SOF) to Tel Aviv flights
RHO Rhodes 5h 40m FR → 6HA3IZ Rhodes (RHO) to Tel Aviv flights
FCO Rome 5h 45m AFARAZ → ARIZLY Rome (FCO) to Tel Aviv flights
HER Heraklion 5h 55m FR → 6HA3IZ Heraklion (HER) to Tel Aviv flights
OTP Otopeni 6h 5m FRW4 → H4LYRO Otopeni (OTP) to Tel Aviv flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 6h 30m FRU2W4 → IZLYSK Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Tel Aviv flights
BCN Barcelona 7h 15m IBLALL → IZLY Barcelona (BCN) to Tel Aviv flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 7h 20m FRW4 → LY Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Tel Aviv flights
PRG Prague 7h 20m EWFRQS → 6HIZLY Prague (PRG) to Tel Aviv flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Catania to Tel Aviv
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,184 mi 2h 48m nonstop +1h ahead

CTA–TLV is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Israir Airlines and El Al lead the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 2h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTA–TLV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6H Israir Airlines 4 320 2h45 – – –
LY El Al 3 737 2h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 6H
737 Boeing 737-700 – LY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6H + LY (7 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 TLV direction.
Mon
2
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
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to TLV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
ATH ~4h 26m SOF ~5h 15m RHO ~5h 40m FCO ~5h 45m HER ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,118
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Catania.
CTA: CEST · TLV: IDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 7:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Distance & Flight Time
1,184 mi / 1,906 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter Israel visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. Since January 1, 2025, all visa-exempt travelers must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) before departure through israel-entry.piba.gov.il. The ETA-IL costs 25 ILS (about 7 EUR) and is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CTA–TLV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Catania to Tel Aviv route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,906 km
Flight time2h 48m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CTA
Full nameCatania-Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
Destination: TLV
Full nameBen Gurion International Airport
IATA / ICAOTLV / LLBG
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Passengers/yr19.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTA to TLV flights.
Nonstop flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport take about 2h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,184 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CTA to TLV: Israir Airlines and El Al.
This route has daily 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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Sofia and Rhodes.
Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Catania.
Yes, return flights from TLV to CTA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 TLV

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from Israir Airlines and El Al. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTA to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to TLV is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,906 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Sofia and Rhodes. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.