DUS → CTA

Black Forest

Deep green canopy of the Schwarzwald visible as you leave German airspace and head toward the border.

The High Alps

Breathtaking views of the Swiss giants, including the Eiger, Jungfrau, and occasionally the Matterhorn in the distance.

Elba and the Tuscan Isles

The island of Napoleon's exile and the surrounding archipelago set against the sparkling Mediterranean.

Rome and the Coast

Views of the Fiumicino coastline and the sprawling Eternal City visible inland to the east.

Aeolian Islands

A spectacular view of Stromboli, Vulcano, and Lipari. You can often see the smoke plume from Stromboli's crater.

Lake Constance

A massive alpine lake bordering Germany, Switzerland, and Austria visible shortly after reaching cruising altitude.

Central Apennines

The 'spine' of Italy, featuring snow-capped peaks and deep valleys as you fly south over the peninsula.

Mount Vesuvius

The legendary volcano looming over the Bay of Naples, usually visible mid-flight on clear days.

Gulf of Salerno

Dramatic views of the Amalfi Coast's jagged cliffs meeting the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.

Mount Etna

Depending on the approach pattern, Europe's most active volcano dominates the view during the final descent into Catania.