LBA → FCO

Greater London

As the flight heads south-east, you can often see the sprawling expanse of London and the Thames Estuary to the east.

English Channel

Clear views of the busy shipping lanes and the white cliffs near Dover as you transition to European airspace.

Central Alps

A spectacular crossing of the snow-capped Swiss and Italian Alps, featuring deep valleys and jagged peaks.

Tuscan Hills

The rolling landscape of Tuscany, characterized by its unique geography and scattered villas, appears on the descent.

Rome City Center

On the standard 'STAR' arrival path, the Left side provides a breathtaking view of the Vatican and the Eternal City.

Mont Blanc

Depending on the specific airway, the highest peak in Europe often looms large to the west during the Alpine crossing.

Lake Geneva

The distinct crescent shape of Lac Léman is frequently visible as the plane nears the Swiss-French border.

Ligurian Coast

Distant views of the Italian Riviera and the Mediterranean sea as the flight tracks south towards Lazio.

Isle of Elba

The historic island where Napoleon was exiled can be seen glinting in the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west.

Civitavecchia

The major port of Rome, often filled with massive cruise ships, is visible just before the final turn for landing.