Zurich to Catania (ZRH–CTA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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765 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 38m ago
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LX8398cs
LX Swiss
32N
6:00 AM
CEST
8:00 AM
CEST
2h
31%
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WK398+1
WK Edelweiss
320
6:42 AM
CEST
8:39 AM
CEST
1h 57m
39%
M T W T F S S
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LX8399cs
LX Swiss
32N
8:45 AM
CEST TA
10:55 AM
CEST
2h 10m
33%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WK399+2
WK Edelweiss
320
8:55 AM
CEST TA
11:15 AM
CEST
2h 20m
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No flights match your filters.

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
BLQ Bologna 3h 30m AZLX → FRW4 Bologna (BLQ) to Catania flights
FCO Rome 3h 35m ACAZET → ARAZBT Rome (FCO) to Catania flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 3h 38m AZETLX → FRNOU2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Catania flights
MLA Valletta 3h 45m BTKMLX → AZFRKM Valletta (MLA) to Catania flights
NAP Napoli 3h 48m AZLXU2 → FRU2 Napoli (NAP) to Catania flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 4h 8m AZCXLX → FRW4 Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Catania flights
PRG Prague 4h 15m ACAIAZ → EWQSW4 Prague (PRG) to Catania flights
MUC Munich 4h 20m AIAZLH → AZLHNH Munich (MUC) to Catania flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 35m AZDEET → AZLHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Catania flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 4h 55m AFG3KQ → AFAMKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Catania flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zurich to Catania
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 765 mi 1h 59m nonstop

ZRH–CTA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 765 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Catania (CTA) Catania to Zurich flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–CTA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss Also: LX 7 320 1h57 – – LX
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – WK
32N Airbus A320neo – LX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (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, ZRH to CTA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
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
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to CTA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
BLQ ~3h 30m FCO ~3h 35m MXP ~3h 38m MLA ~3h 45m NAP ~3h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,225
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 Catania from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Metric ZRH→CTA BSL→CTA FMM→CTA
Distance from ZRH – 49 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 7 3
Flight time 1h 59m 2h 10m 2h 10m
Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Catania flights · Memmingen (FMM) to Catania flights · Stuttgart (STR) to Catania flights
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Catania is 0 hours the same as Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · CTA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Catania.
Distance & Flight Time
765 mi / 1,232 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland and Italy are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Italy without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–CTA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Catania route.
Route details
Distance765 mi / 1,232 km
Flight time1h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: CTA
Full nameCatania-Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to CTA flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport take about 1h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 765 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ZRH to CTA: Edelweiss.
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 Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Milan Malpensa.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CTA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CTA to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BSL, FMM and STR. 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 ZRH to CTA

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ZRH to CTA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to CTA is about 1 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 765 miles (1,232 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Memmingen (FMM) and Stuttgart (STR).