Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
The timezone in Catania is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LHR to CTA flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and CTA include:
Cologne Bonn Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
C$142 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Return flights start from C$270. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to CTA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CTA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, ECH or U-Save and explore beyond Catania's main sights.
Booking your ride from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Catania in January.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Catania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to CTA in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored after you've seen Catania. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania, Palermo is another essential stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.