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BRU → CTA
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels Airport (Brussels) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled 'Grand Tour' of Europe, featuring the heart of the Swiss Alps, the Italian Lake District, and a sequence of world-famous volcanoes including Vesuvius, Stromboli, and a dramatic final approach past Mount Etna.
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Brussels & Wallonia
Aerial views of the Belgian capital's urban layout followed by the historic battlefields of Waterloo.
The High Alps
Direct views of the glaciated peaks of the Bernese Oberland, including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
Italian Lake District
Stunning vistas of Lake Maggiore and Lake Como as the flight transitions from the mountains to the plains.
Tuscany & Florence
The iconic rolling hills of central Italy and the distinct red dome of the Florence Cathedral in the distance.
Mount Vesuvius
A perfect look into the massive crater of the volcano that looms over the sprawling Bay of Naples.
Aeolian Islands
The volcanic archipelago north of Sicily, often featuring the active, smoking cone of Stromboli.
Mount Etna
The star attraction; a close-up view of Europe's tallest active volcano during the descent into Catania.
Book a window seat on the left (typically 'A') for the best lighting during morning and midday flights. The sun will be behind or above the plane, illuminating the Alps and the Italian coastline perfectly. Keep your camera ready as you pass Naples; the sequence from Vesuvius to the Aeolian Islands happens quickly. On the final approach to CTA, the plane often performs a U-turn over the sea, giving left-side passengers a panoramic view of Etna's summit.
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The Ardennes
The dense, rolling forests of Southern Belgium and the border regions of France.
Mont Blanc
A distant but majestic view of the highest peak in Western Europe on the western horizon.
Ligurian Sea
The coastline where the maritime Alps drop sharply into the Mediterranean near Genoa.
Elba Island
The rugged and historic island of Napoleon's exile situated in the Tuscan Archipelago.
Calabrian Coast
The dramatic 'toe' of Italy, featuring steep cliffs and turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The right side (typically 'F') is excellent for sunset flights, offering views of the sun dipping into the Tyrrhenian Sea. While you miss the direct view of the main Alpine chain, you get a broader perspective of the Mediterranean coastline. If the aircraft lands from the south (Runway 26), the right side may catch a final glimpse of the Sicilian interior and the Catania city center.
Book Hotels in CataniaDistance: 1,712 km (1,064 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Arrival: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)
Route Type: International
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