Flying from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organizing your flight from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located in Catania. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from London to CTA. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to CTA leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
LHR is about 31 kilometers from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Decide if leaving from LGW is a better fit for your trip.
You can pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from London to CTA departing from LGW. Set off with any of these carriers and fly straight to your final stop:
easyJet is the go-to airline for bookings on the LGW to CTA route.
For reliable, punctual service, go with British Airways. It boasts an on-time performance of 100.0% for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Break up your flight from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and CTA are:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Palese Airport (BRI)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to CTA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport departing from Stansted Airport (STN).
Take off from STN with Ryanair. This trusted airline offers direct London to CTA plane tickets.
The majority of travelers prefer to book seats with Ryanair from STN to CTA.
With 73.53% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
Reserve a plane ticket from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between STN and CTA include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Malta International Airport (MLA)
From the center of London, STN is around 64 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN make it to their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and experience the lesser-explored corners of Catania and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is roughly 5 kilometers from central Catania. How long it takes to get there by cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
$20 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. A return flight starts from $44. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To snap up cheap flights from London to CTA, book your ticket three months before your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Catania based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
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.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Catania
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Catania right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from London to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Piazza del Duomo, Roman Amphitheatre and Duomo di Catania are must-do's during your Catania adventure.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Catania, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Journey about 161 kilometers north-west to Palermo to check off its top sights. From Cathedral of Palermo to Golfo di Mondello and Spiaggia di Mondello, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 209 kilometers north-east of Catania, Catanzaro is another favorite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Cattedrale Di Santa Maria Assunta, Teatro Politeama and Church of the Sacred Heart.
