Travelling from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): What you need to know
Organising your flight from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) begins with finding the right airport to make your exit from. London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) are your options in London.
The timezone in Catania is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is located in Catania.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from London to CTA. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to CTA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Catching a flight out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) plane tickets are available from here.
When jetting off from LGW, you can pick from a variety of airlines that have direct flights from London to CTA. Take to the skies with any of these carriers:
EasyJet attracts the most bookings on the LGW to CTA route.
EasyJet has the strongest on-time record of any carrier operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
Split up your flight from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and CTA are:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to CTA flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
London Gatwick Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Start your journey at London Stansted Airport (STN) and head straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport from here.
Ryanair is one well-known airline that offers direct London to CTA plane tickets from STN.
The top choice among passengers flying between STN and CTA is Ryanair.
Ryanair leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 95.83% of its services landing as scheduled.
Booking a plane ticket from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) with one or more stops can offer you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When jetting off from London Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on your way to CTA:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP)
Malta International Airport (MLA)
The journey to STN from central London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights touch down on schedule and your plans go off without a hitch.
About Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider booking a hotel near CTA if you're catching a late flight from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Central Catania is around 6 kilometres from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Currently, 28 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 62 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from London to CTA by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for landing cheap London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from London to CTA.
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The best time to fly from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). August is the busiest month to travel to Catania. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
The warmest month in Catania is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your London to CTA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport in February when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Catania
Once you've booked your flight from London to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Catania:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Catania when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Roman Amphitheatre of Catania followed by Piazza del Duomo and La Pescheria.
Explore more of Italy
Palermo is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Catania. Around 161 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Golfo di Mondello, Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo.
Catanzaro is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres northeast of Catania. No journey is complete without visiting Cattedrale Di Santa Maria Assunta, Teatro Politeama and Parco della Biodiversita Mediterranea.