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ORY → CTA
Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a premium scenic experience, offering a front-row seat to the Italian mainland's coastline, the Bay of Naples, and the most dramatic approach to Mount Etna.
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Western Alps
Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped French-Italian border peaks.
Gulf of Genoa
The deep blue curve of the Ligurian Sea meeting the coastal mountains.
Lazio Coastline
Vast views of the Italian peninsula including the mouth of the Tiber River near Rome.
Mount Vesuvius
The unmistakable silhouette of the volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples and Capri.
Strait of Messina
The narrow, swirling waters that separate mainland Italy from the island of Sicily.
Mount Etna
A spectacular close-range view of the active crater during the final descent into Catania.
For the best visibility of Mount Etna, book a seat on the left and choose a morning flight to avoid the afternoon haze. The final approach into Catania-Fontanarossa usually banks around the volcano, making the left side the primary viewing gallery. Ensure your seat is forward of the wing to keep the engine exhaust from blurring your photos of the Tyrrhenian coastline.
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The ancient, dormant volcanic plateaus and green valleys of central France.
French Riviera
Bird's-eye views of the glitzy coastline between Marseille and Nice.
Corsica
The rugged, mountainous spine and dramatic western cliffs of the French island.
Strait of Bonifacio
The crystal-clear turquoise channels between Corsica and northern Sardinia.
Aeolian Islands
A chain of volcanic islands including the active Stromboli, visible shortly before descent.
Sicilian North Coast
The rocky shorelines and citrus groves of Sicily as the plane crosses the island.
The right side is the superior choice for sunset lovers on evening flights, as the sun dips below the Mediterranean horizon. Keep a keen eye out approximately 20-30 minutes before landing to spot the smoke plumes from Stromboli. It is also the better side for viewing the wild, uninhabited western coastlines of the Mediterranean islands.
Book Hotels in CataniaDistance: 1,617 km (1,005 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Arrival: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)
Route Type: International
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