Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport takes on average 3 hours 9 minutes. The timezone in Catania is UTC+1, which is 1 hour ahead of London.
For the first departure, catch the 05:30 flight from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you want to leave later, the latest flight is at 23:00. With 12 flights every week from LGW to CTA, you can pick the one that best suits you.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
easyJet offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Catania — plus maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
If you want a stopover for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the popular stopovers between LGW and CTA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Italy, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LGW to CTA.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
P2,174 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Return flights start from P4,348. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to CTA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from LGW to CTA. You don't need to check every day to see if airfares have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Catania. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Catania. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Catania, with the temperature ranging from 21 ºC to 36 ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 4 ºC and 18 ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to CTA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Catania
Start your Catania trip right by finding an amazing place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from LGW to CTA, have a look at our selection of hotel options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Piazza del Duomo, Cattedrale di Sant'Agata and Castello Ursino are essential stops on your Catania itinerary.
Complete your Catania trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Catania.