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VIE → CTA
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Austrian Alps shortly after takeoff and, most importantly, provides a front-row seat to Mount Etna during the descent into Sicily.
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Austrian Alpine Peaks
Spectacular views of the higher Austrian Alps, often seeing snow-capped summits year-round.
San Marino
Depending on the flight path, you may spot the microstate perched atop Mount Titano.
Distant Vesuvius
Look west across the peninsula for a distant view of the famous volcano and the Gulf of Naples.
Aeolian Islands
Glimpse islands like Lipari and Vulcano in the Tyrrhenian Sea as you approach Sicily.
Mount Etna
Unbeatable, close-up views of Europe's most active volcano and its craters during the descent.
The right side is the 'Etna side.' Choose a seat behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the volcano's crater during the final turn toward Catania. Late afternoon flights offer incredible golden hour lighting on the Sicilian landscape.
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Vienna & Danube
Glimpse the Danube river and the capital's southern districts shortly after takeoff from Vienna.
Eastern Alps
Fly over the Styrian mountain ranges, including the Rax and Schneeberg peaks in Lower Austria.
Adriatic Panorama
Vast views of the Adriatic Sea as the plane crosses towards the central Italian peninsula.
Apennine Ridge
The rugged mountains of Abruzzo and Molise provide dramatic geological textures below.
Calabrian Coast
Views of the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea and the rugged coastline of Italy's 'toe'.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while viewing the Adriatic. On takeoff from VIE, you'll see the rolling hills of Lower Austria. During the final approach, look for the coastline of Syracuse in the distance.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 1,190 km (739 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)
Route Type: International
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