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

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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 12h ago
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U28285
U2 easyJet
320
7:21 AM
GMT TN
11:34 AM
CET
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26415
U2 easyJet
320
7:40 AM
GMT TSOUTH TERM
11:50 AM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28287
U2 easyJet
319
9:30 AM
GMT TN
1:40 PM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26416
U2 easyJet
320
12:30 PM
CET TA
2:55 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28286
U2 easyJet
319
12:30 PM
CET TA
2:55 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28288
U2 easyJet
319
2:15 PM
CET
4:40 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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London to Catania
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,204 mi 3h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

LGW–CTA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,204 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGW–CTA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 11 319, 320 3h10-3h13
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGW to CTA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGW to CTA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,370
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.

Other ways to reach Catania from London

Nearby airports with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Metric LGW→CTA STN→CTA
Distance from LGW 54 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 11 5
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of LGW with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Catania is 1 hour ahead of London.
LGW: GMT · CTA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Catania.
Distance & Flight Time
1,204 mi / 1,938 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 13m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to LGW

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

Key statistics for the London to Catania route.
Route details
Distance1,204 mi / 1,938 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m
Destination: CTA
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGW to CTA flights.
Nonstop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 13m. The route covers 1,204 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from LGW to CTA. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TFS, ZRH, BUD, FLR, MXP, RIX, VRN, NAP, WAW, LIN, TRN, MLA, FCO, PSA, VCE, BCN, GVA, BER, BSL, PRG, AMS, SVQ, CDG, IST, MUC, SSH, KRK, MAD, SOF, DUS, CMN, TIA, DXB and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Catania is 1 hour ahead of London.
Yes, return flights from CTA to LGW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STN. 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 LGW to CTA

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGW to CTA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGW to CTA ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,204 miles (1,938 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via TFS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London, Essex (STN).