Flights Catania → London
CTA → LGW
How long is the flight from Catania to London?
The flight from Catania (CTA) to London (LGW) takes about 2h 51m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Catania with London, operating with a mix of Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-400 aircraft, occasionally using the smaller Airbus A319. The airport in Catania, which opened in 1924, serves as the origin for this busy route that terminates at an airport handling over forty million passengers annually.
The Catania (CTA) → London (LGW) route is operated by ITA Airways, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.9/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Catania the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Catania (CTA) to London (LGW) heads north-west for about 1,938 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 51m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Catania the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating CTA-LGW
Frequently asked questions about CTA-LGW
The flight from Catania (CTA) to London (LGW) takes about 2h 51m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: ITA Airways, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet.
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The Catania-London route is about 1,938 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
