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CTA → STR
Which side of the plane to sit from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania) to Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic sequence including the smoking crater of Mount Etna at departure, the stunning Tyrrhenian coastline, and a more direct view of the Swiss Alps' highest peaks.
Mount Etna
Dramatic views of Europe's most active volcano immediately after takeoff from Catania.
Aeolian Islands
Spot the volcanic cones of Lipari and the active Stromboli rising from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Mount Vesuvius
A spectacular perspective of the crater overlooking the Bay of Naples and the ruins of Pompeii.
Eternal City of Rome
Visible as the flight paths north, showing the Tiber River and the sprawling urban layout.
Central Swiss Alps
Majestic snow-covered peaks and deep glacial valleys during the transit into Northern Europe.
Lake Constance
The massive 'Bodensee' marking the border between Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.
Book an 'A' window seat for the most iconic Italian landmarks. For morning flights, the sun will be behind the aircraft or to the right, providing perfect front-lighting for photos of the Italian coast and Vesuvius. During winter, the Alpine crossing is particularly dazzling on this side as the low sun highlights the ridge definitions.
Calabrian Coastline
Clear views of the 'toe' of Italy and the rugged landscape of the Aspromonte National Park.
Apennine Mountains
The mountainous spine of Italy stretching across the horizon as you head north.
Florence and Tuscany
The red-tiled roofs of the Renaissance capital nestled among the rolling Tuscan hills.
Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake is often visible to the east as the plane approaches the Alpine foothills.
The Dolomites
The distinct, jagged limestone peaks of the Eastern Alps visible in the distance.
Swabian Jura
The forested plateau and limestone cliffs of Southern Germany during the descent into Stuttgart.
Choose an 'F' seat to see the rugged interior of Italy and the transition into the German countryside. This side is excellent for catching the sunrise on early morning departures. Keep an eye out during the final 20 minutes of the flight for the Hohenzollern Castle, which can sometimes be spotted perched on its hill south of Stuttgart.
Distance: 1,334 km (829 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 47 min
Departure: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)
Arrival: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Route Type: International
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