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BRI → TRS
Which side of the plane to sit from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (Bari) to Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (Ronchi De Legionari)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning panorama of the Italian Adriatic coastline, the Gargano Peninsula, and the majestic Apennine Mountains, culminating in a potential view of the Venetian Lagoon during the descent.
Gargano Peninsula
The 'spur' of Italy's boot featuring the lush Umbra Forest and dramatic white limestone cliffs descending into the sea.
Gran Sasso Massif
The highest peaks of the Apennines, including Corno Grande, often snow-capped during winter and spring months.
Ancona and Mount Conero
A rare high promontory on the otherwise flat Adriatic coast, marking the halfway point of the journey.
Venetian Lagoon
On the final approach, look for the intricate patterns of the lagoon and the distinct silhouette of Venice if the flight path hugs the coast.
Romagna Riviera
Extensive stretches of sandy beaches and organized lidos stretching from Rimini up to the Po Delta.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane, providing better lighting for photography. Watch for the Po River Delta's complex water networks about 15 minutes before landing. Clear winter days offer the best visibility of the distant Apennine peaks.
Adriatic Expanse
Deep azure waters of the central Adriatic, often dotted with cargo ships and fishing trawlers heading to Venice or Trieste.
Croatian Archipelago
On clear days, the rugged silhouettes of the Dalmatian islands like Lošinj and Cres are visible across the water.
Istrian Peninsula
The western coast of Croatia and Slovenia becomes clearly visible as the aircraft turns toward the Gulf of Trieste.
Miramare Castle
A stunning 19th-century white castle perched on the Grignano promontory just before touchdown at TRS.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Italian mainland. As the plane descends into Ronchi dei Legionari, look for the Monfalcone shipyards and the rocky Karst plateau where the Alps meet the sea.
Distance: 585 km (364 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: BRI (41.138901, 16.760599)
Arrival: TRS (45.827499, 13.4722)
Route Type: Domestic
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