Flights London → Catania
LGW → CTA
How long is the flight from London to Catania?
The flight from London (LGW) to Catania (CTA) 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 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 13/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Catania the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes (main cause: atfm). 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 2.4 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 LGW-CTA
Frequently asked questions about LGW-CTA
The flight from London (LGW) to Catania (CTA) 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.
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.
