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FCO → ATH
Which side of the plane to sit from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular perspective of the Italian coastline, including potential views of Vesuvius, followed by the rugged Peloponnese peninsula and the islands of the Saronic Gulf.
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Mount Vesuvius
The iconic silhouette of the volcano looming over the Bay of Naples to the south.
Ionian Islands
Aerial views of Zakynthos or Kefalonia as the flight enters Greek airspace.
Peloponnese Peninsula
The historic heart of ancient Greece, featuring rugged mountains and deep bays.
Corinth Canal
A thin blue line cutting through the Isthmus of Corinth, visible from high altitude.
Saronic Gulf
A stunning mosaic of islands like Aegina and Salamis during the final descent into Athens.
Request a seat behind the wing for unobstructed photos of the Saronic Gulf. During the late afternoon, the sun illuminates the Greek islands with a golden hue. Watch closely as you pass over the Isthmus of Corinth; the canal is narrow and easily missed if you aren't looking at the right moment.
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Rome Outskirts
Aerial views of the 'Eternal City' suburbs and the Tiber River winding toward the coast.
Apennine Mountains
The snow-capped limestone peaks forming the rugged spine of central Italy.
Adriatic Coastline
Deep blue vistas of the sea separating Italy from the Balkan Peninsula.
Pindus Mountain Range
The 'Spine of Greece' featuring dense forests and dramatic alpine terrain.
Mount Parnassus
The limestone massif overlooking the ancient site of Delphi.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side to avoid direct solar glare. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Italian mountains to the turquoise Ionian Sea. If the flight path stays north, you may catch glimpses of the Albanian coastline in the distance.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 1,086 km (675 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Arrival: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Route Type: International
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