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HAM → CTA
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual journey, featuring the Harz mountains, the most dramatic Swiss-Austrian Alpine peaks, the full expanse of Lake Garda, and a sequence of world-famous volcanoes including Vesuvius and Stromboli.
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Harz Mountains
Look for the Brocken peak, often shrouded in mist, shortly after leaving the North German lowlands.
Central Alpine Peaks
Spectacular views of the Swiss and Austrian Alps, featuring dense clusters of snow-capped 3,000-meter peaks.
Lake Garda
The entire length of Italy's largest lake is visible, from the narrow northern fjord to the wide southern basin.
Mount Vesuvius
As the flight follows the Tyrrhenian coast, the iconic crater overlooking the Bay of Naples is clearly visible.
Stromboli Volcano
Watch for this perfectly conical island volcano in the Aeolian archipelago; it often has visible smoke plumes.
This is the 'Volcano Side.' For the best views of Stromboli and Vesuvius, book a window seat away from the wing. In winter, the contrast between the white Alps and the deep blue Mediterranean is striking. Check the flight path: if the plane approaches Catania from the north, you will fly directly past the Aeolian Islands.
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Hamburg Harbor
Bird's-eye view of the Elbe river, the massive container terminals, and the Elbe Philharmonic Hall during departure.
Hohe Tauern Range
Views of the Eastern Alps, including the Grossglockner, Austria's highest peak, and the surrounding glaciers.
Adriatic Coastline
On clear days, see the Italian coast stretching from the Venetian lagoon down towards Ancona and the Marche region.
Mount Etna East
A close-up view of the eastern slopes and the Bove Valley as the plane circles for its final approach into Catania.
Sit toward the front to avoid engine heat haze. This side is particularly beautiful during morning flights as the sun illuminates the Alpine valleys from the east. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Po Valley to spot the winding Po River.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 1,839 km (1,143 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)
Route Type: International
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