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CTA → MXP
Which side of the plane to sit from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania) to Malpensa International Airport (Milano)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the definitive choice for this route, offering an immediate and spectacular close-up view of Mount Etna upon departure, followed by the rugged spine of the Apennines and a scenic approach toward the Alps and Lombardy lakes.
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Mount Etna
Immediate and breathtaking views of Europe's tallest active volcano right after departure from Catania.
Aspromonte National Park
The rugged, mountainous landscape of the 'toe' of Italy as you cross from Sicily to the mainland.
Central Apennines
The dramatic limestone peaks and deep valleys forming the mountainous backbone of the Italian peninsula.
Milan Skyline
A distant view of the Duomo and the modern skyscrapers of the Porta Nuova district during the approach.
Lake Maggiore & Varese
Stunning views of the Pre-Alps and the glacial lakes of northern Italy just before touchdown at Malpensa.
The right side is mandatory for volcano enthusiasts; ask for a seat behind the wing to see Etna's craters clearly. During winter, the snow-covered Apennines are a highlight. For the descent into MXP, the right side often catches the best sunset views over the lakes.
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Aeolian Islands
Aerial view of the volcanic chain including Vulcano, Lipari, and occasionally Stromboli smoking in the distance.
Gulf of Naples
A panoramic sweep of Mount Vesuvius, the city of Naples, and the islands of Ischia and Procida.
Rome & The Tiber
View of the Eternal City's sprawl and the winding Tiber river as the flight path heads north.
Ligurian Coast
The dramatic cliffs of the Italian Riviera and the bustling port city of Genoa appearing to the far west.
Western Alps
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Graian Alps and Mont Blanc are visible on the horizon during descent.
Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction of the coastline. Morning flights offer excellent light on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after takeoff for the best view of the Neapolitan coast.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 1,049 km (652 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)
Arrival: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Route Type: Domestic
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