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BRS → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Bristol Airport (Bristol) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the high Western Alps, including the Mont Blanc massif, and provides a stunning panoramic view of the Tuscan coastline and islands during the descent into Rome.
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The English Channel
Aerial views of the Isle of Wight and the busy shipping lanes of the Channel shortly after departure.
Parisian Outskirts
Glances of the eastern suburbs of Paris and the sprawling Ile-de-France region.
The Western Alps
Spectacular close-up views of Mont Blanc and the jagged snow-capped peaks along the French-Italian border.
Italian Riviera
The dramatic coastline of Liguria, featuring the Gulf of Genoa and the rugged cliffs of Cinque Terre.
Tuscan Archipelago
Excellent visibility of the island of Elba and the turquoise waters surrounding the smaller islands.
Port of Civitavecchia
The primary maritime gateway to Rome, visible during the final stages of the approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better clarity for photography of the Alps. This side is particularly rewarding during the final 20 minutes of the flight as the plane follows the coastline southward toward Fiumicino.
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Southern England
Views of the rolling hills of the South Downs and the white cliffs near the Sussex coast.
French Countryside
A patchwork of vineyards and historic towns across the Champagne and Burgundy regions.
Swiss Alps
Distant but impressive views of the Eiger, Jungfrau, and the Matterhorn to the east.
The Po Valley
The vast, fertile plains of Northern Italy and the meandering path of the Po River.
The Apennines
The rugged mountain spine of Italy, often featuring snow in winter and spring.
Roman Hinterland
The volcanic lakes of Bracciano and Martignano and the outskirts of the Eternal City.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the setting sun illuminates the Apennine Mountains with a warm glow. Depending on the landing runway at FCO, the right side may occasionally catch a glimpse of the Tiber River and the Roman metropolitan area.
Book Hotels in RomeDistance: 1,557 km (967 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: BRS (51.382702, -2.71909)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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