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FRA → BIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Bastia-Poretta Airport (Bastia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the iconic Italian lakes and a magnificent approach path past the Island of Elba before landing in Corsica.
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Lake Constance
A massive three-country border lake offering sprawling views shortly after crossing into southern Germany.
Glarus Alps
Spectacular jagged peaks of the central Swiss Alps including the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona.
Lake Como
The famous Y-shaped lake framed by steep forested mountains and luxury villas in the Italian Prealps.
Ligurian Coast
The dramatic coastline of the Italian Riviera near Portofino and the Cinque Terre region.
Island of Elba
A clear view of Napoleon's exile home and its turquoise waters during the final descent into Bastia.
For morning flights, choose the left side to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the Alps. The view of Elba is the highlight of the descent; ensure you are looking out about 15 minutes before landing.
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Black Forest
The dense, dark canopy of southwestern Germany's most famous mountain range.
Bernese Oberland
Distant but majestic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau massifs to the south-west.
Lake Maggiore
The westernmost of the great Italian lakes, featuring the beautiful Borromean Islands.
Genoa Harbor
One of the largest Mediterranean ports visible as the aircraft transitions from land to sea.
Cap Corse
The rugged, mountainous northern peninsula of Corsica as the flight aligns with the runway.
The right side is excellent for sunset flights as the light hits the Alpine peaks and the Ligurian Sea. Keep an eye out for the shadow of the plane on the water during the final approach into Poretta Airport.
Book Hotels in BastiaDistance: 835 km (519 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: BIA (42.55270004272461, 9.48373031616211)
Route Type: International
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