Flights Catania → Zurich
CTA → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Catania with Zurich, operating Airbus A320 and Airbus A319 aircraft. The airport in Catania, which opened in 1924, serves as the origin for this journey, while the destination, Zurich Airport (opened in 1948), is one of Europe's busiest airports, handling over 31 million passengers annually.
The Catania (CTA) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 20.5/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Catania the average ATFM delay is 42.4 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Catania (CTA) to Zurich (ZRH) heads north-west for about 1,232 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 58m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Catania the average ATFM delay is 42.4 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating CTA-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about CTA-ZRH
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Swiss International Air Lines.
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The Catania-Zurich route is about 1,232 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
