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BSL → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the core Swiss Alpine massifs, including the Bernese Oberland peaks, and a more detailed perspective of the Italian Apennines and the Roman hinterland during the descent.
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Bernese Alps
Spectacular views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Lake Lucerne
The intricate, fjord-like shape of Lake Lucerne is visible as you transition from the Swiss plateau to the high mountains.
Milan & Lombardy
Vast views of the Po Valley and the sprawling metropolitan area of Milan as the plane enters Italian airspace.
Apennine Mountains
The rugged 'backbone' of Italy, featuring deep valleys and historic hilltop villages in the Emilia-Romagna region.
Lazio Hinterland
On approach, views of the volcanic Lake Bracciano and the ancient landscape surrounding the 'Eternal City'.
Sit on the left for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Alps perfectly. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff for the most dramatic mountain peaks. During the final descent into FCO, if the plane approaches from the north, you may catch a distant glimpse of Rome's historic center.
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The Jura Mountains
Immediately after takeoff, the lush green ridges of the Jura range provide a beautiful start to the journey.
Mont Blanc Massif
Though distant, the highest peak in Europe is often visible on the horizon to the southwest.
Tyrrhenian Coastline
Sweeping views of the Italian west coast, including the Maremma region and the Tuscan shoreline.
Tuscan Archipelago
On clear days, you can spot the islands of Elba and Gigio shimmering in the Mediterranean Sea.
Fiumicino Coast
Direct views of the Mediterranean beaches and the mouth of the Tiber River during the final seconds of landing.
Choose the right side for late afternoon or evening flights to witness stunning sunsets over the Tyrrhenian Sea. This side is also excellent for spotting the curvature of the Italian coastline. If the wind requires a southern approach (Runway 34L/R), you will get a front-row seat to the coastline and the Leonardo da Vinci airport's proximity to the water.
Book Hotels in RomeDistance: 743 km (462 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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