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LGW → OLB
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (Olbia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Alpine range and the iconic turquoise bays of the Costa Smeralda during the final approach.
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English Channel
Aerial views of the busy shipping lanes and the French coastline near Dieppe shortly after departure.
The Alps
Breathtaking panoramas of the snow-capped Swiss and French peaks, often including distant views of Mont Blanc.
French Riviera
Glittering views of the Côte d'Azur as the flight path moves from continental Europe over the Mediterranean.
Tuscan Archipelago
The historic island of Elba and smaller islets dotting the Tyrrhenian Sea during the crossing to Sardinia.
Costa Smeralda
Stunning views of northern Sardinia's luxury resorts and clear emerald waters during the descent.
Opt for the left side on morning flights to see the Alps fully illuminated by the sun. This side is particularly rewarding during the landing sequence if the wind is from the North, as the aircraft will bank over the Emerald Coast. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes after takeoff for the mountain crossing.
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Loire Valley
Views of the patchwork fields and historic estates of the 'Garden of France' during the early cruise phase.
Massif Central
The unique landscape of extinct volcanoes and rugged plateaus in south-central France.
Gulf of Lion
The sweeping curve of the southern French coast near Marseille and the Rhone Delta.
Western Corsica
Dramatic views of the jagged mountains and steep cliffs of the Corsican coastline.
Maddalena Archipelago
A cluster of national park islands with some of the clearest water in the Mediterranean just before touchdown.
The right side is the best choice for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea. If the aircraft approaches Olbia from the South, you will get a spectacular view of the massive limestone monolith of Tavolara Island rising out of the sea.
Book Hotels in OlbiaDistance: 1,361 km (846 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: OLB (40.898701, 9.51763)
Route Type: International
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