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AHO → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Alghero-Fertilia Airport (Alghero) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Sardinian coastline, the highest peaks of the Italian Apennines, the stunning Dalmatian archipelago, and a dramatic descent over the Southern Carpathian Mountains.
Strait of Bonifacio
Aerial view of the narrow passage between Sardinia and the white limestone cliffs of southern Corsica.
Gran Sasso d'Italia
The highest peak in the Apennine Mountains, often snow-capped, visible as you cross mainland Italy.
Dalmatian Archipelago
The intricate network of hundreds of islands along the Croatian coast with crystal clear turquoise waters.
Dinaric Alps
Rugged limestone mountains stretching across the Balkans, providing dramatic terrain transitions.
Belgrade View
The confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers near the Serbian capital is often visible to the north.
Southern Carpathians
Known as the Transylvanian Alps, these peaks provide a majestic backdrop during the descent into Bucharest.
Sit on the left for the best mountain views. For morning flights, this side avoids direct sun glare. Watch closely about 20 minutes after takeoff for the Bonifacio cliffs and about 45 minutes in for the Italian coast near Pescara. During winter, the snow-covered Apennines and Carpathians are particularly striking.
Costa Smeralda
The famous Emerald Coast of northeast Sardinia with its luxury ports and hidden coves.
Lazio Coastline
The stretch of Italian coast leading toward the Roman countryside and the mouth of the Tiber River.
Central Adriatic
Vast blue vistas of the Adriatic Sea dotted with cargo ships and ferries heading toward Ancona or Bari.
Iron Gates
The spectacular gorge on the Danube River that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania.
Wallachian Plain
The golden and green patchwork of Romania's agricultural heartland during the final approach.
The right side is excellent for catching the Sardinian sunrise on early departures. It offers a broader view of the Danube as it winds through the Iron Gates. Be aware that afternoon flights may experience significant sun glare on this side as the plane heads east-northeast.
Distance: 1,517 km (943 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: AHO (40.632099, 8.29077)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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