London to Catania (LGW–CTA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGW–CTA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,204 miles in approximately 3h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 14 | 319, 320 | 3h07-3h10 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 9 | 320 | 3h06-3h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Catania from London
| Metric | LGW→CTA | LTN→CTA | STN→CTA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 51 mi | 54 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 23 | 6 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 6m | 3h 10m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · CTA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Catania.
British passport holders enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 280.46 for trips up to 5 days, EUR 44.93 per day for longer stays, per Italian authorities). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. San Marino and Vatican City are not in Schengen, but entry from Italy involves no border check.
Direct flights from London to Rome run about 2 hours 30 minutes, to Milan about 2 hours, to Naples about 2 hours 40 minutes. Budget carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Vueling) serve dozens of UK-Italy routes from regional airports. Italy uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Italian law requires you to carry photo ID at all times. The "dichiarazione di presenza" (declaration of presence) is technically required for non-EU visitors staying outside hotels, but hotels file it automatically on check-in.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–CTA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to CTA
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and easyJet. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LGW to CTA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to CTA ranges from 3 hours 6 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,204 miles (1,938 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ORY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN), London, Essex (STN) and Bristol (BRS).