Flights London → Catania
LGW → CTA
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Catania, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-400, as well as the smaller Airbus A319. The destination airport in Catania, which opened in 1924, serves over twelve million passengers annually.
The London (LGW) → Catania (CTA) route is operated by ITA Airways, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Catania the average ATFM delay is 42.4 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Catania: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Catania (CTA) heads south-east for about 1,938 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 51m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Catania it is 42.4 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating LGW-CTA
Frequently asked questions about LGW-CTA
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.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Catania, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Catania route is about 1,938 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
