Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Athens to Catania. Right side captures the Aegean departure and maintains better views during the crossing toward Sicily. The Ionian Sea approach on the left is notable, but the extended Aegean views and Greek islands from takeoff give right-side seats the edge for this route.

During takeoff from Athinai (HEW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side seats capture the Saronic Gulf and Aegean Sea immediately after departure. Athens typically departs eastbound (runways 03L/03R), so right-side passengers see the water and Greek islands spreading across the horizon within minutes of liftoff. Notable sights include: Saronic Gulf, Aegean Sea, Mount Hymettus (eastern ridge visible from the airport), Greek island chains (Salamis, Aegina visible as dark shapes on the water).

When landing at Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side seats offer views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea approach. Catania typically lands westbound (runways 04L/04R), so left-side passengers see Sicily's eastern coast, the Ionian Sea, and Etna's volcanic cone during descent. Notable sights include: Mount Etna (snow-capped peak visible from 20,000+ feet), Ionian Sea, Catania city and harbor, Syracuse area to the south.

The flight from Athinai (HEW) to Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Ionian Sea between Greece and Italy. Notable midpoint geography includes the Peloponnese visible off the left wing during early climb, the Ionian islands (Corfu, Cephalonia, Zakynthos) passing to the left, and the Italian coast near Calabria appearing on the right around the halfway point. Mount Etna becomes visible on the left side approximately 30 minutes before landing, growing more prominent as the aircraft descends toward Catania.