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BCN → CIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (Rome)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Barcelona skyline upon departure, the scenic Tuscan islands like Elba during the cruise, and a clear view of the Italian mainland as you approach Rome.
Barcelona Skyline
Unmatched views of the Eixample grid and Sagrada Família during the initial climb after takeoff.
Costa Brava
The rugged northern Catalan coastline visible before the flight path heads out over the Mediterranean.
Elba Island
A clear view of the largest island in the Tuscan Archipelago during the mid-flight cruise phase.
Civitavecchia Port
Spot the major cruise hub and its historic fortifications as the aircraft approaches the Italian coast.
Roman Suburbs
Aerial perspectives of the city's northern outskirts as the plane aligns for the Ciampino runway.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography of the Italian coast as the sun will be behind you.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Expansive views of the deep blue Mediterranean waters and the horizon throughout the journey.
Northern Sardinia
The dramatic granite coastline and peaks of the Gallura region may be visible to the south.
Maddalena Archipelago
Stunning turquoise waters and small islands scattered between Corsica and Sardinia.
Lazio Coast
Long sandy beaches and coastal towns south of the Tiber River mouth visible during descent.
Castelli Romani
The lush volcanic hills and crater lakes like Lake Albano near the airport during the final descent.
Look south mid-flight to spot the narrow Strait of Bonifacio between Corsica and Sardinia. On afternoon flights, be prepared for direct sunlight and glare on this side of the aircraft.
Distance: 876 km (544 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: CIA (41.7994, 12.5949)
Route Type: International
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