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Which side of the plane to sit from Cagliari Elmas Airport (Cagliari) to Parma Airport (Parma)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior sequence of the Tuscan Archipelago islands followed by the striking white Carrara marble quarries in the Apuan Alps as you transition from sea to mountains.

Right Side Highlights
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Gulf of Orosei

Spectacular limestone cliffs and hidden turquoise coves of Sardinia's famous eastern coastline.

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Tuscan Archipelago

Clear aerial views of Elba, Capraia, and the mysterious island of Montecristo scattered in the sea.

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Apuan Alps

Stunning white patches of the world-famous Carrara marble quarries which look like snow from a distance.

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The Po Valley

The vast, flat agricultural heartland of Italy with its characteristic grid patterns during the final descent.

Choose the right side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. The highlight is the Apuan Alps near Lucca; look for the 'white' mountains—they are actually marble quarries, not snow. Be ready with your camera about 15 minutes before landing for the transition from the mountains to the flat plains of Parma.

Left Side Highlights
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Gennargentu Massif

Rugged mountainous terrain of central Sardinia visible shortly after takeoff from Cagliari.

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Corsican Peaks

Dramatic views of the high granite mountains and jagged ridges of central and northern Corsica.

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Bastia Coastline

The northern tip of Corsica and the busy port of Bastia visible across the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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Gulf of Poets

The rugged shoreline near La Spezia as the aircraft begins its turn inland toward the northern Appennines.

Late afternoon flights provide excellent golden hour lighting on the Corsican mountains. Keep an eye out for the rugged northern finger of Corsica (Cap Corse) which marks the transition to the Ligurian Sea.

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Route Information

Distance: 628 km (390 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min

Departure: CAG (39.251499, 9.05428)

Arrival: PMF (44.824501, 10.2964)

Route Type: Domestic

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