Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Catania's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Catania one hour ahead of London.
Each week, there are 12 London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 05:30 Wizz Air UK flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:00 with Wizz Air UK.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to CTA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, so jetting to Catania (and then exploring more of Italy!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to CTA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LGW and CTA:
Palese Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Right now, P2,086 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P4,513. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to CTA, reserve your journey nine months before your planned departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LGW to CTA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Consider booking a hotel near CTA if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and explore Catania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to central Catania has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Catania. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for July if you want to visit Catania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to CTA in February. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored after you've seen Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
Palermo is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania. No trip is complete without experiencing Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.