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Which side of the plane to sit from Turin Airport (Torino) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania)?
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.
Western Alps
Upon departure from Turin, enjoy views of the snow-capped peaks of the Graian and Cottian Alps to the west.
Ligurian Riviera
As the plane crosses toward the sea, look for the colorful coastal towns of Liguria and the port of Genoa.
Rome and Lazio Coast
The flight path often passes near the mouth of the Tiber River, offering distant views of the Eternal City.
Mount Vesuvius
Mid-flight, the distinct silhouette of the volcano and the sprawling Bay of Naples are frequently visible.
Aeolian Islands
During descent, watch for the volcanic archipelago, including the active smoking cone of Stromboli.
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.
Genoa Harbor
See the massive container ships and ferries departing from Italy's largest commercial port.
Corsica Mountains
On clear days, the rugged, jagged interior mountains of the French island of Corsica appear on the horizon.
Tyrrhenian Sea
A vast expanse of deep blue Mediterranean water, often dotted with white wakes from yachts and ferries.
Northern Sicilian Coast
As the plane turns toward Catania, the rugged northern coastline near CefalΓΉ can be seen in the distance.
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.
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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