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CTA → BSL
Which side of the plane to sit from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania) to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side dominates this route with an immediate, unparalleled view of Mount Etna upon departure and a spectacular panorama of the Central Swiss Alps and Northern Italian lakes later in the flight.
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Mount Etna
Breathtaking views of Europe's most active volcano and its smoking craters shortly after takeoff from Catania.
Italian Peninsula
Aerial perspectives of the Italian coastline, often passing near the Tiber river and the outskirts of Rome.
Lake Maggiore
A stunning view of the blue waters and Borromean Islands as the aircraft crosses into the Alps.
Bernese Oberland
Front-row seats to the world-famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks as you traverse Swiss airspace.
Black Forest
The dense evergreen canopy of Southern Germany visible as the plane banks for its final approach.
The right side is essential for seeing Mount Etna; book a seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the volcano. On morning flights, expect direct sunlight on this side. During the winter months, the snow-covered Swiss Alps provide a particularly dramatic landscape about 60-70 minutes into the flight.
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Tyrrhenian Sea
Expansive views of the deep blue Mediterranean as the flight heads north along the Italian peninsula.
Corsica
The rugged, mountainous silhouette of the French island is often visible across the water to the west.
Western Alps
Glacial peaks of the Graian Alps, including distant views of the Mont Blanc massif.
Lake Geneva
The iconic crescent-shaped lake near the Swiss-French border becomes visible during the descent phase.
Jura Mountains
The sub-alpine ridge marking the border between France and Switzerland as you approach EuroAirport.
The left side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun which will be on the right. It offers great views of the sea and the distant peaks of Corsica. During the final approach into Basel, you may see the sprawling French countryside of the Grand Est region.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 1,282 km (797 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)
Arrival: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Route Type: International
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