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Which side of the plane to sit from Turin Airport (Torino) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania)?

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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the Italian peninsula's diverse geography, including the Tuscan coast, Rome, Mount Vesuvius, and a spectacular approach past the Aeolian Islands toward Mount Etna.

Left Side Highlights
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Western Alps

Upon departure from Turin, enjoy views of the snow-capped peaks of the Graian and Cottian Alps to the west.

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Ligurian Riviera

As the plane crosses toward the sea, look for the colorful coastal towns of Liguria and the port of Genoa.

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Rome and Lazio Coast

The flight path often passes near the mouth of the Tiber River, offering distant views of the Eternal City.

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Mount Vesuvius

Mid-flight, the distinct silhouette of the volcano and the sprawling Bay of Naples are frequently visible.

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Aeolian Islands

During descent, watch for the volcanic archipelago, including the active smoking cone of Stromboli.

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Mount Etna

The absolute highlight; as you approach Catania, the massive volcano dominates the landscape on the left.

Book a window seat well in front of the wing for unobstructed views of the volcanoes. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, perfectly illuminating the Italian coastline and Etna's craters. If the flight lands from the north, the left side provides the closest view of Etna's smoking summit.

Right Side Highlights
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Genoa Harbor

See the massive container ships and ferries departing from Italy's largest commercial port.

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Corsica Mountains

On clear days, the rugged, jagged interior mountains of the French island of Corsica appear on the horizon.

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Tyrrhenian Sea

A vast expanse of deep blue Mediterranean water, often dotted with white wakes from yachts and ferries.

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Northern Sicilian Coast

As the plane turns toward Catania, the rugged northern coastline near CefalΓΉ can be seen in the distance.

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Mediterranean Sunset

For late afternoon flights, this side offers stunning golden hour lighting over the open sea.

The right side is best for evening flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun during the day and to enjoy the sunset over the Tyrrhenian Sea. While it offers fewer mainland landmarks, it provides a sense of the vastness of the Mediterranean and better views of distant islands like Gorgona and Capraia.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,059 km (658 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min

Departure: TRN (45.200802, 7.64963)

Arrival: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)

Route Type: Domestic

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