Loading map...
BRI → PMO
Which side of the plane to sit from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (Bari) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (Palermo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Calabrian coastline, the potential to see the towering peak of Mount Etna in the distance, and the most iconic perspective of Palermo city and Monte Pellegrino during the final approach.
Search flights from BRI to PMO
Gulf of Taranto
Aerial views of the deep blue Ionian Sea as the flight crosses the 'arch' of the Italian boot.
Pollino National Park
The snow-capped peaks of the Southern Apennines, home to Italy's oldest trees.
Mount Etna
On clear days, the distant but majestic silhouette of Europe's most active volcano is visible to the south.
Aeolian Islands
A glimpse of Vulcano and Lipari rising from the Tyrrhenian Sea as you approach the Sicilian coast.
Palermo & Monte Pellegrino
The dense urban landscape of the Sicilian capital framed by its famous limestone promontory.
Choose a window seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the coastline. Morning flights provide the best lighting as the sun illuminates the Calabrian mountains and the Sicilian coast without creating glare. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Tyrrhenian Sea for the first glimpse of Sicily's mountainous north shore.
Get eSIMs for Italy
Get eSIMs for Italy
Murge Plateau
The unique limestone karst landscape of inland Puglia immediately after takeoff from Bari.
Stromboli Volcano
The perfectly conical 'Lighthouse of the Mediterranean' can often be seen venting steam to the north.
Madonie Mountains
The rugged, lush mountain range that runs along the northern edge of Sicily.
Ustica Island
The solitary volcanic island sitting alone in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of the flight path.
Coastal Approach
Views of the rocky cliffs and turquoise waters near Capo Gallo as the plane aligns with PMO runways.
The right side is ideal for spotting the northernmost Aeolian islands, specifically Stromboli. If flying in the late afternoon, you will experience a stunning sunset over the sea, though the sun's position may make photography difficult due to direct glare. On approach, this side offers better views of the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean.
Book Hotels in PalermoDistance: 455 km (283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: BRI (41.138901, 16.760599)
Arrival: PMO (38.175999, 13.091)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.