Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Catania to London. The left seat delivers the unmissable close-up view of Mount Etna on departure, which is one of the most dramatic single landmarks on any European route. During the cruise the left side also tracks the western Alps and the French Massif Central at distance. The London arrival views on the right are good but more routine for frequent European travelers.

During takeoff from Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Catania's runway 08/26 means departures heading northwest will give the left side a direct view of Mount Etna rising to 10,922 ft, Europe's largest active volcano, with its distinctive summit craters and lava fields clearly visible. The right side faces the Ionian Sea with little of interest beyond open water. Notable sights include: Mount Etna summit and craters, Catania city grid and port below, the Ionian Sea coastline curving south toward Syracuse, the Simeto River valley at the volcano's base.

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's runway 08R/26L means arrivals typically come in from the east heading west, giving the right side views over central London including the Thames, the City, and Canary Wharf during the descent. The left side faces south over the Surrey countryside with little of note. Notable sights include: The Thames snaking through central London, Canary Wharf tower cluster, the City of London skyline, the North Downs escarpment visible to the south.

The flight from Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes.

After leaving Sicily the route crosses the Tyrrhenian Sea toward mainland Italy, passing over or near Rome and the Apennine spine, then crossing the Alps near the Mont Blanc massif or the western Swiss Alps depending on routing, followed by southern France including the Rhône valley, then the English Channel before descending into southern England