CTA → HAJ

Mount Etna

Europe's most active volcano dominates the window immediately after takeoff; you can often see smoke rising from the craters.

Strait of Messina

A clear view of the narrow passage separating Sicily from the 'toe' of Italy's boot.

The Dolomites

The unique, jagged limestone formations of the Italian Alps offer a dramatic vertical landscape halfway through the flight.

Munich and Allianz Arena

If the flight path stays east, the Bavarian capital and its glowing white football stadium are clearly visible.

Thuringian Forest

As you enter central Germany, the dense green canopy of the 'Green Heart of Germany' stretches toward the horizon.

Aeolian Islands

Shortly after takeoff, look for the volcanic archipelago including Vulcano and Lipari rising from the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Rome and the Tiber

As you head north over mainland Italy, the sprawl of the Eternal City and the winding Tiber River are often visible to the west.

Lake Garda

The largest lake in Italy provides a stunning deep blue contrast against the southern foothills of the Alps.

Swiss Alps

Panoramic views of the snow-capped Bernese Oberland peaks are visible during the transit into German airspace.

Harz Mountains

During the descent into Hannover, the forested Brocken peak, the highest point in Northern Germany, appears to the northwest.