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GRO → BDS
Which side of the plane to sit from Girona Airport (Gerona) to Brindisi – Salento Airport (Brindisi)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning Mediterranean vistas, the right side provides more iconic landmarks, including the rugged peaks of Corsica, a potential view of Mount Vesuvius, and a scenic approach over the Salento peninsula.
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Cap Corse
The northern 'finger' of Corsica featuring high mountain ridges rising from the sea.
Mount Vesuvius
The iconic silhouette of the volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples during the cross-continental leg.
Gulf of Salerno
Breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast's southern edge as the aircraft crosses into Campania.
Taranto Harbor
The major naval port and the 'arch' of Italy's boot visible just before landing.
Salento Beaches
The turquoise waters and white sands of the 'Maldives of Salento' during the approach to BDS.
The right side is ideal for capturing the volcanic geography of Italy. If landing from the west (Runway 13), passengers get a spectacular view of the Ionian coastline. For evening flights, this side offers a spectacular sunset over the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Dramatic rocky coastlines and hidden coves visible shortly after departing Girona.
Cote d'Azur distance
Distant views of the French Riviera and the Ligurian Sea as the plane heads east.
Metropolitan Rome
The sprawling layout of the Eternal City and the Tiber River as you cross the Italian coast.
Apennine Mountains
The central spine of Italy, often snow-capped during winter and early spring.
Murge Plateau
The unique limestone landscape of central Puglia before beginning the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to minimize sun glare while viewing the Spanish coast. It is also the better side for spotting the dense urban sprawl of Rome if the flight path tracks centrally across the peninsula. Keep an eye out for the Adriatic coastline as you approach Brindisi.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 1,275 km (792 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: GRO (41.901000976999995, 2.7605500221)
Arrival: BDS (40.6576, 17.947001)
Route Type: International
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