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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including views of the Alps in the distance, the Venetian Lagoon, and the best perspective of Rome and Vatican City during the descent into Fiumicino.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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Kraków Cityscape

View of the historic Vistula river and the Wawel Castle if the flight path tracks slightly west.

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Austrian & Italian Alps

Breathtaking distant views of the snow-capped Eastern Alps to the north/west.

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Venetian Lagoon

The unmistakable fish-shaped island of Venice and its surrounding turquoise lagoons.

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Tuscan Hills

The iconic rolling hills and cypress-lined landscapes of Tuscany during the initial descent.

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Rome & Vatican City

A spectacular view of St. Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum when approaching FCO from the north.

The right side is essential for the approach into Rome. Depending on wind direction, aircraft often fly a 'Rome arrival' that circles the city; the right side provides the iconic view of the Tiber river and historical monuments. Late afternoon flights offer a stunning golden glow over the Tuscan countryside.

Left Side Highlights
7.4
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High Tatra Mountains

Jagged granite peaks forming the natural border between Poland and Slovakia shortly after takeoff.

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Lake Balaton

The largest lake in Central Europe, known for its distinctive turquoise-milky color in Hungary.

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Adriatic Coastline

Aerial views of the Balkan coastline and the deep blue waters of the Adriatic Sea.

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Central Apennines

The rugged limestone ridges of the Gran Sasso massif as the flight enters Italian airspace.

Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Tatras as the sun sits in the east. Keep an eye out early in the flight (approx. 20-30 minutes after takeoff) for the most dramatic mountain scenery.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,318 km (819 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 45 min

Departure: LUZ (51.240278, 22.713611)

Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)

Route Type: International

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