Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Firenze to Catania. Left side scores higher due to superior takeoff scenery from Peretola—the immediate Arno valley, Tuscan hills, and Apennine foothills provide sustained visual interest during climb-out and early cruise. While the right side offers dramatic Mount Etna on approach, the cruise segment over the Tyrrhenian Sea and central Mediterranean is relatively featureless open water. The left side's terrain variety and landmark density across the full flight duration outweigh the right side's strong landing finale.

During takeoff from Peretola (FLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the Arno River valley and Tuscan hills immediately after departure from Peretola. The terrain rises steeply to the south and east, offering immediate visual interest as the aircraft climbs through 5,000–8,000 feet over rolling Tuscan countryside. Notable sights include: Arno River winding through Florence basin, Tuscan Apennine foothills to the south, Chianti hill region, city sprawl of Florence receding northward.

When landing at Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers superior approach scenery into Catania. The descent path typically brings Mount Etna into view on the right, along with the Ionian coastline and the Catania plain. The volcanic cone and coastal geography provide dramatic visual contrast during the final 20 minutes of descent. Notable sights include: Mount Etna's snow-capped summit and dark volcanic slopes, Ionian Sea coastline south of Catania, Catania harbor and urban waterfront, Simeto River delta.

The flight from Peretola (FLR) to Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) takes 1h 15m.

Tyrrhenian Sea (open water, minimal features), Elba Island (small, may be visible as a dark speck if flight path passes nearby), transition from Tuscan mainland to Mediterranean basin, gradual descent toward Sicily with Aeolian Islands potentially visible to the north (Lipari, Vulcano) depending on exact routing, final approach over Sicilian coastal plain and Mount Etna volcanic zone