GVA → CTA

Swiss & French Alps

Breathtaking views of the Pennine Alps, including the distinctive pyramid shape of the Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa massif shortly after takeoff.

Turin & Po Valley

The plane crosses the Italian border, providing a sprawling view of Turin and the industrial heart of Northern Italy.

Mount Vesuvius

As the flight tracks down the Italian peninsula, you can often spot the iconic silhouette of Vesuvius overlooking the Bay of Naples.

Calabrian Coastline

Stunning vistas of the rugged 'toe' of Italy and the sparkling blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Mount Etna

The highlight of the trip; as the plane descends into CTA, you get an unparalleled close-up view of Europe's most active volcano.

Mont Blanc

Excellent views of the highest peak in Western Europe and the surrounding glaciers of the Chamonix valley.

Tuscan Archipelago

Clear views of the island of Elba and the surrounding turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Lazio Coastline

Views of the Roman coastline, often including the mouth of the Tiber River and the sprawling suburbs near Fiumicino.

Aeolian Islands

Spot the volcanic islands of Stromboli and Vulcano rising from the sea as you approach the northern coast of Sicily.

Catania Bay

A beautiful panoramic view of the Sicilian coastline and the city of Catania as the plane turns for its final descent.