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DUB → CIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Dublin Airport (Dublin) to Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (Rome)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the highest peaks in the Alps, including Mont Blanc, followed by a dramatic descent along the Tyrrhenian coastline and the Tuscan islands.
Irish Sea & St George's Channel
Panoramic views of the maritime traffic between Ireland and the UK.
Normandy Beaches
The historic coastline of northern France is often visible when crossing the English Channel.
Mont Blanc Massif
The highest peak in Western Europe dominates the horizon as the flight crosses the French-Italian border.
Elba Island
Napoleon's island of exile and the surrounding Tuscan Archipelago shine in the Mediterranean.
Lake Bolsena
A nearly perfectly circular volcanic crater lake located just north of Rome.
Vatican City & St. Peter's
Often visible during the final banking turn for the approach into Ciampino airport.
The right side is the 'star' side for seeing Mont Blanc and the Mediterranean coast. For the best photography, choose a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. During winter, the snow-covered Alps are particularly spectacular around midday when the sun is high.
Dublin Bay
Clear views of Howth Head and the South Dublin coastline immediately after takeoff.
Snowdonia
The rugged peaks of North Wales are visible as you cross the Irish Sea.
London Distant View
On clear days, the sprawling London metropolis and the Thames Estuary appear to the east.
Central Swiss Alps
Breathtaking views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks as you transit toward Italy.
Lake Garda
The deep blue waters of Italy's largest lake are often visible during the transition to the peninsula.
Apennine Mountains
The 'backbone of Italy' provides a scenic backdrop during the descent toward Rome.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is also excellent for spotting the central Swiss Alps and the vast Lake Garda. During the approach into Ciampino, keep an eye out for the ancient Roman ruins scattered across the landscape.
Distance: 1,905 km (1,184 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)
Arrival: CIA (41.7994, 12.5949)
Route Type: International
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