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CTA → TXL
Which side of the plane to sit from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania) to Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side features a spectacular departure past Mount Etna and the volcanic Aeolian Islands, followed by a wide-angle view of the high Alps and major European lakes.
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Mount Etna
The aircraft typically climbs past the eastern flank of Europe's highest active volcano, offering views of the summit craters.
Aeolian Islands
A chain of volcanic islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, including the perfectly conical, active volcano of Stromboli.
Rome and Coastline
Distant views of the Italian capital and the scenic coastline of the Lazio and Tuscany regions.
Central Alps
A breathtaking crossing of the snow-capped Swiss and Austrian Alps, often passing near the Gotthard massif.
Lake Constance
The vast 'Bodensee' marking the intersection of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria comes into view near the cruise phase end.
Book a window seat on the left for the most dramatic departure; if the plane takes off to the south and turns, you will circle the volcano. Morning flights provide the clearest light for the Alps, while evening flights offer a sunset over the Mediterranean.
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Calabrian Coast
The 'toe' of Italy's boot reveals rugged cliffs and turquoise waters of the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas.
The Dolomites
Spectacular views of the jagged, pale limestone peaks of the Italian Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Munich & Bavaria
The dense urban sprawl of the Bavarian capital surrounded by lush green forests and numerous alpine lakes.
Thuringian Forest
A deep green carpet of ancient German woodland stretching across the central highlands of the country.
Potsdam Palaces
During the descent into Berlin, look for the Sanssouci Palace and the surrounding parklands of the Prussian kings.
The right side is best for witnessing the unique geological formations of the Dolomites. On clear days, the descent over Brandenburg provides a patchwork of lakes and forests that look particularly striking in autumn.
Book Hotels in BerlinDistance: 1,684 km (1,046 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min
Departure: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)
Arrival: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Route Type: International
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