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FMM → CLY
Which side of the plane to sit from Memmingen Allgau Airport (Memmingen) to Calvi-Sainte-Catherine Airport (Calvi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Central Alps and the dramatic approach along the 'finger' of Corsica, Cap Corse.
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Bavarian & Austrian Alps
Immediate views of the rugged Allgäu peaks and the Zugspitze massif shortly after takeoff.
Lake Como
A clear view of the deep blue, Y-shaped Italian lake nestled between steep mountain slopes.
Milan Metropolis
The dense urban landscape of Lombardy's capital and its surrounding suburban sprawl.
Ligurian Coastline
The picturesque transition from the Apennine mountains to the Mediterranean Sea near Genoa.
Cap Corse
The narrow northern peninsula of Corsica with its jagged ridgelines rising from the sea.
Bastia Coastline
Views of the eastern shores of northern Corsica before the plane banks toward Calvi.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the Alps illuminated by the rising sun. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the descent over the Ligurian Sea into the mountainous terrain of northern Corsica. In winter, the snow-capped Corsican interior creates a stunning contrast against the blue Mediterranean.
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Vast views of the Bodensee and the city of Lindau shortly after departure from Memmingen.
Swiss Alpine Giants
Distant but majestic silhouettes of the Bernese Oberland peaks including the Eiger.
Lake Maggiore
The westernmost of the great Italian lakes bordering Switzerland and the Piedmont region.
Gulf of Genoa
The busy shipping lanes and deep blue waters of the Mediterranean as you leave mainland Europe.
Calvi Citadel
The iconic 13th-century Genoese fortress standing guard over the bay during final approach.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides the best perspective of the Calvi Citadel and the sweeping crescent beach of the Gulf of Calvi during the final descent. Watch for the dramatic change from the flat Po Valley to the sudden rise of the Ligurian Apennines.
Book Hotels in CalviDistance: 618 km (384 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: FMM (47.9888000488, 10.2395000458)
Arrival: CLY (42.52444439999999, 8.793055599999999)
Route Type: International
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