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MRS → CTA
Which side of the plane to sit from Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the stunning landscapes of Corsica and a breathtaking aerial view of Mount Etna during the final approach into Catania.
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Calanques National Park
Dramatic limestone cliffs and hidden turquoise inlets immediately after takeoff from Marseille.
Bonifacio
The breathtaking white cliffs and medieval citadel at the southern tip of Corsica.
Aeolian Islands
A chain of volcanic islands, including the smoking cone of Stromboli, visible in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Mount Etna
Unparalleled views of Europe's largest active volcano, often venting steam, during the approach to CTA.
The right side is the superior choice for this route. Request a window seat away from the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of Mount Etna. For late afternoon flights, you may witness a spectacular sunset over the Mediterranean. During the landing pattern, the pilot often banks near the volcano, offering a close-up look at its craters and lava fields.
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Côte d'Azur
Distant but clear views of the French Riviera's famous coastline as you leave the Gulf of Lion.
Northern Corsica
Aerial perspective of the rugged Cap Corse and the port city of Bastia.
Strait of Messina
The narrow waterway between the tip of Calabria and the island of Sicily.
Taormina
The historic Sicilian town perched on a cliffside, visible just before the final descent.
Choose the left side if you want to see the mainland of Italy and the Tyrrhenian coast. For morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the Calabrian coast and the Strait of Messina. Watch for the 'Toe' of Italy as it nears Sicily.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 1,064 km (661 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Arrival: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)
Route Type: International
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