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FCO → BLQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Bologna)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a quintessential Italian landscape experience, featuring the dramatic volcanic lakes of Lazio and the rolling, UNESCO-protected vineyards and medieval towns of Tuscany.
Tyrrhenian Coastline
Aerial views of the Lazio coast and the mouth of the Tiber River immediately after takeoff from FCO.
Lake Bolsena
Europe's largest volcanic crater lake, featuring the picturesque islands of Bisentina and Martana.
Val d'Orcia
The iconic rolling hills of southern Tuscany, famous for their cypress-lined roads and geometric farm layouts.
Siena
The distinct shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the medieval brick architecture of this historic Tuscan city.
Chianti Region
Extensive patchworks of world-class vineyards and olive groves stretching toward the Apennines.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, providing optimal lighting for photos of the Tuscan landscape. Look out for the distinctive red-tiled roofs of hill towns like Montepulciano. In autumn, the color change in the vineyards is exceptionally vibrant.
Eternal City Horizon
Views of Rome's sprawl, including the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, shortly after departure.
Central Apennines
The rugged spine of Italy, with peaks like Mount Terminillo often covered in snow during winter and spring.
Lake Trasimeno
A vast, shallow lake in Umbria surrounded by fortifications and olive-covered hills.
Florence (Firenze)
The unmistakable Duomo and the Arno River winding through the cradle of the Renaissance.
Po Valley Edge
The sharp transition from the Apennine foothills to the flat, fertile plains surrounding Bologna.
The right side is best for seeing the higher, more rugged mountain peaks. During late afternoon flights, the golden hour light hits the Apennine range beautifully. Keep an eye out for the high-speed rail line (Direttissima) that mirrors much of this flight path on the ground.
Distance: 314 km (195 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Arrival: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)
Route Type: Domestic
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