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BCN → BRI
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (Bari)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for this trans-Mediterranean route as it hugs the northern coastline, providing spectacular views of the French Riviera, the Italian Alps in the distance, and the rugged Apennine spine of Italy.
Costa Brava
Just after takeoff from BCN, you get a bird's-eye view of the rugged cliffs and hidden coves of the Spanish coastline.
French Riviera
On clear days, see the glamorous harbors of Marseille, Cannes, and Nice as you transit the Gulf of Lion.
The Alps
Depending on the northernly deviation, the snow-capped French and Italian Alps are visible on the horizon.
Tuscan Archipelago
Glimpse the Italian coast near Elba and the rolling hills of Tuscany as you cross into the Italian peninsula.
Gargano Peninsula
The 'spur' of Italy's boot, featuring the Foresta Umbra and dramatic white limestone cliffs over the Adriatic.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, ensuring clear, high-contrast views of the coastline. Watch for the transition from the blue Mediterranean to the lush green Apennine mountains as you cross central Italy.
Northern Corsica
View the dramatic Cap Corse, a thin finger of land pointing north with steep granite mountains.
Mount Vesuvius
On more southerly flight paths, the silhouette of the iconic volcano near Naples is visible across the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Puglia's Olive Groves
During the final descent into Bari, the landscape is a patchwork of ancient olive trees and dry-stone walls.
The Adriatic Sea
The deep blue waters of the Adriatic come into view as the aircraft crosses the Italian peninsula toward Bari.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering a golden-hour view over the Mediterranean. Keep an eye out for distant views of Sardinia and Corsica during the middle portion of the flight.
Distance: 1,227 km (762 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: BRI (41.138901, 16.760599)
Route Type: International
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