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BRI → CIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (Bari) to Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (Rome)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a spectacular panorama of the highest peaks of the Apennines, including Gran Sasso, and typically provides a clear view of Rome's historic center and the Vatican on the final approach into Ciampino.
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Gargano Peninsula
Look north to see the 'spur' of Italy's boot, featuring the Foresta Umbra and white limestone cliffs.
Gran Sasso d'Italia
The highest peak in the Apennines, Corno Grande, is often visible with its distinctive rugged silhouette.
Rome Cityscape
On many landing patterns into CIA, you get a bird's-eye view of the Colosseum, the Altare della Patria, and St. Peter's Basilica.
The right side is the prime choice for photography. During the morning, the sun illuminates the Abruzzo mountain ranges perfectly. As the plane banks for its final approach to CIA, keep your camera ready for the iconic monuments of Rome which appear shortly before touchdown.
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Tavoliere delle Puglie
View the vast, fertile plains of Puglia as the flight gains altitude after departing Bari.
Southern Apennines
The rugged peaks of the Daunian Mountains and the Irpinia region provide a dramatic landscape mid-flight.
Lake Albano
The perfectly circular volcanic crater lake and the Pope's summer residence at Castel Gandolfo during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare and enjoy the deep blues of the Adriatic and volcanic lakes. In late afternoon, the sunset over the Tyrrhenian Sea can be glimpsed in the distance during the descent into Lazio.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 355 km (221 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: BRI (41.138901, 16.760599)
Arrival: CIA (41.7994, 12.5949)
Route Type: Domestic
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