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Which side of the plane to sit from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (Bari) to Peretola Airport (Florence)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged heart of Italy, featuring the highest peaks of the Apennines and the classic rolling landscapes of Umbria and Tuscany.

Left Side Highlights
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Alta Murgia National Park

A vast limestone plateau in Puglia known for its karst topography and ancient rocky pastures.

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Gran Sasso d'Italia

The highest peak in the Apennines, providing spectacular views of its jagged limestone summits.

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Lake Trasimeno

The shallow, silver-toned waters of Umbria's largest lake, dotted with three small islands.

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Tuscan Wine Country

The iconic landscape of the Chianti region, characterized by orderly vineyards and cypress-lined roads.

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Florence Cathedral

During the final approach into Peretola, the Brunelleschi Dome is often visible on the left side during specific flight patterns.

Choose the left side for morning flights to ensure the Apennine peaks are well-lit by the eastern sun. This side is particularly breathtaking in winter when the mountains of Abruzzo are covered in snow. Keep your camera ready as you pass Lake Trasimeno, as the transition into the Tuscan hills happens shortly after.

Right Side Highlights
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Adriatic Seaboard

A continuous stretch of blue water and sandy beaches along the Italian eastern coast.

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Gargano Peninsula

The 'spur' of the Italian boot, featuring dramatic coastal cliffs and the dense Umbra Forest.

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Mount Conero

A rare high coastal promontory on the Adriatic with white limestone cliffs meeting the sea.

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San Marino

On clear days, the three towers atop Mount Titano can be spotted in the distance towards the northwest.

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Foreste Casentinesi

One of the largest and oldest forest complexes in Italy, marking the border between Romagna and Tuscany.

The right side is ideal for those who prefer maritime views and the geometric patterns of coastal resort towns. For late afternoon flights, the right side will be in the shade, allowing for better photography of the coastline without window reflections. Watch for the Gargano Peninsula shortly after departing Bari for the most unique geographic feature on this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 544 km (338 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 54 min

Departure: BRI (41.138901, 16.760599)

Arrival: FLR (43.810001, 11.2051)

Route Type: Domestic

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