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BLQ → BDS
Which side of the plane to sit from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Bologna) to Brindisi – Salento Airport (Brindisi)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the left side offers pleasant sea views, the right side provides a dramatic panorama of the Italian interior, featuring the rugged Apennine peaks, the majestic Gran Sasso, and the distinctive Gargano Peninsula.
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Central Apennines
Continuous views of the mountain range that forms the backbone of the Italian peninsula.
Gran Sasso d'Italia
The highest peak in the Apennines, Corno Grande, often capped with snow well into the spring.
Gargano National Park
The 'spur' of the Italian boot, characterized by dense ancient forests and white limestone cliffs.
Tavoliere delle Puglie
The vast, geometric agricultural plains of Northern Puglia, appearing as a colorful patchwork quilt.
Castel del Monte
The famous octagonal 13th-century citadel perched on a hill in the distance near Andria.
Afternoon flights are spectacular here as the sun illuminates the western faces of the mountains. Try to sit well forward or behind the wing to see the Gran Sasso massif clearly between the Marche and Abruzzo regions.
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Adriatic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the turquoise Adriatic Sea stretching toward the distant Balkan coastline.
Ancona Promontory
The unique 'elbow' shape of the Ancona coast and the dramatic cliffs of Mount Conero.
Tremiti Islands
A cluster of small, rocky islands visible as emerald dots in the sea near the Gargano coast.
Brindisi Port
Detailed views of the inner and outer harbors and the historical Alfonsino Castle upon landing.
Choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you; the rising sun can be quite intense on this side. During the final descent, watch for the crystalline waters of the Salento coast.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 695 km (432 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)
Arrival: BDS (40.6576, 17.947001)
Route Type: Domestic
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