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CTA → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an incredible panoramic tour of the Italian coastline, featuring active volcanoes, the dramatic Amalfi Coast, and the Bay of Naples.
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Mount Etna
Immediately after takeoff from CTA, you get a close-up view of Europe's most active volcano.
Calabrian Coast
Views of the 'toe' of Italy, including the beautiful beaches and cliffs of Tropea.
Amalfi Coast
Stunning aerial perspectives of Salerno, Positano, and the rugged Lattari Mountains.
Mount Vesuvius
A clear view of the iconic volcano overlooking the densely populated Bay of Naples.
City of Naples
The sprawling historic center and the busy port area are visible just before the final descent.
Ostia Antica
On final approach, you can often see the archaeological ruins and the mouth of the Tiber River.
The right side is significantly more scenic for this route. Sit here to see Mount Etna right after departure; if the plane takes off towards the north, the view is particularly intimate. For the best photography, aim for a morning flight when the sun is behind you, illuminating the Italian coastline and Mount Vesuvius with clear, direct light.
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Distant views of the volcanic archipelago, including the distinct cone of Stromboli.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Deep blue Mediterranean waters and the distant horizon where the sea meets the sky.
Pontine Islands
As the plane descends toward FCO, the islands of Ponza and Ventotene appear in the blue waters.
Tyrrhenian Sunset
On evening flights, this side provides front-row seats to the sun dipping below the horizon.
Choose this side if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid direct sunlight glare or to enjoy a spectacular Mediterranean sunset. During the approach to FCO, keep an eye out for the small, rugged silhouettes of the Pontine Islands which are frequently visible from this side.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 539 km (335 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: Domestic
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