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LIN → CIY
Which side of the plane to sit from Milano Linate Airport (Milan) to Comiso Airport (Comiso)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of volcanic landmarks, including a potential view of Vesuvius and a spectacular close-up of Mount Etna during the descent into Sicily.
Milan Skyline
Aerial views of the Duomo and the Porta Nuova skyscrapers immediately after departing Linate.
Northern Apennines
The rugged ridge of the Emilia-Romagna and Tuscan mountains as you head south.
Mount Vesuvius
On clear days, the iconic silhouette of the volcano near Naples is visible as you track along the coast.
Aeolian Islands
Look for the volcanic cones of Stromboli and Vulcano rising from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Mount Etna
The absolute highlight; the massive, often smoking volcano dominates the view during the approach to Comiso.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see Mount Etna, which is most dramatic during morning flights when the sun illuminates its eastern slopes. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes before landing. In winter, the snow-capped peak contrasts beautifully with the Mediterranean blue.
Ligurian Coast
Early in the flight, catch glimpses of the Italian Riviera and the Gulf of Genoa.
Tuscan Archipelago
Views of the islands of Elba, Capraia, and Montecristo dotting the blue Tyrrhenian waters.
Lazio Coastline
The long sandy stretches of the Roman coast and the mouth of the Tiber river.
Hyblaean Plateau
During final approach, view the iconic stone-walled fields and carob trees of the Ragusa province.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering golden hour views over the sea. It provides a more tranquil landscape of islands and open water compared to the dramatic volcanic terrain of the left. Watch for the distinct 'dry stone walls' of the Sicilian landscape just before touchdown.
Distance: 1,039 km (646 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: LIN (45.445099, 9.27674)
Arrival: CIY (36.994601, 14.607182)
Route Type: Domestic
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