Lauda Europe VIE CTA LW6194
Lauda Europe · Live forecast
VIE → CTA
LW6194 · Mar 16, 2026 · 10:45 CES · airbus a320-214
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 5m
Duration
642 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe

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2,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Vienna International Airport, Vienna to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Alps, over the Dinaric Alps, crossing the Adriatic Sea, and over the Apennines – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 23 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:49
Smooth
0:49-1:18
Smooth
1:18-1:47
Smooth
1:47-2:16
Smooth
2:16-2:45
Moderate
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
VIE Vienna International Airport — Departure
Wind
20 kt G30 (290°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CTA Catania-Fontanarossa Airport — Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
25 kt G35 (80°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
airbus a320-214
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.