Traveling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 1 hour behind Catania, where Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the most traveled route, with 11 weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from CTA to LGW is with Wizz Air UK at 23:00. Choose the first departure with Wizz Air UK at 10:30 if you want to fly out earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from CTA to London, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Traveling during a popular month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Book a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London and skip the connections. CTA offers nonstop journeys to these London airports:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
These are some of the most well-known airlines offering direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London:
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CTA to London. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL)
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Italy. But before booking your flight tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
Located around 8 kilometers from the center of Catania, CTA can be reached in about 16 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near CTA? If you're catching an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to London
AED 60 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 178. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from CTA to London, reserve your journey 9 months before the departure date.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the center of London takes about 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometers away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 80 kilometers from the center of London. After your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take about 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from CTA to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to London, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from CTA to London sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London, check out our selection of hotels including:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your London to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Buckingham Palace.
Complete your London trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in London and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to London.