Catania to Tel Aviv (CTA–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CTA–TLV is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. AeroWorld, Israir Airlines and El Al lead the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4 AeroWorld | 4 | 32Q | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| 6H Israir Airlines | 3 | 320 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| LY El Al | 3 | 737 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from Catania
| Metric | CTA→TLV | PMO→TLV |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTA | – | 118 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
CTA: CEST · TLV: IDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 7:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
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.
CTA–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CTA to TLV
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from AeroWorld, Israir Airlines and El Al. With 10 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 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,906 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis, Rhodes and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palermo (PMO).