Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 4 hours.
Edinburgh is one hour behind Catania and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CTA to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Edinburgh (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Jet2. This popular airline has direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Edinburgh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CTA and EDI:
Cologne Bonn Airport
Eindhoven Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
58 € is the lowest price for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts at 95 €. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CTA to EDI, book your trip 11 months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CTA to EDI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.69% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Catania-Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CTA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Edinburgh and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Edinburgh. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from CTA to EDI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Edinburgh, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Journey around 402 kilometres south to Birmingham to check off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of United Kingdom, consider Glasgow, about 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are key highlights.