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MPL → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (Montpellier) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a continuous panorama of the Mediterranean coastline, featuring the dramatic French Riviera, the snow-capped Maritime Alps, and the scenic Tuscan shore.
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Camargue Wetlands
The unique salt pans and marshes of the Rhone delta visible shortly after departure from Montpellier.
Marseille & Calanques
Dramatic white limestone cliffs and deep turquoise inlets lining the coast near France's oldest city.
French Riviera
Aerial views of Cannes, Nice, and the glitzy coastline of the Côte d'Azur.
Maritime Alps
The southern edge of the Alps rising sharply from the Mediterranean coast.
Tuscan Coastline
The transition into Italy featuring the rolling hills and pine forests of the Maremma region.
Lake Bracciano
A large volcanic lake and the Odescalchi Castle visible during the final descent into FCO.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid harsh sunlight reflecting off the sea. During the initial 20 minutes, look closely for the distinct pink hue of the salt pans in the Camargue. As you approach Rome, the left side often provides a distant view of the 'Eternal City' if the flight path tracks north of the airport.
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Ligurian Sea
Deep blue waters of the Mediterranean stretching toward the horizon.
Cap Corse
The rugged northern peninsula of Corsica often visible in the distance to the south.
Elba Island
The mountainous island famous for Napoleon's exile, located in the Tuscan Archipelago.
Giglio Island
A smaller, picturesque island known for its granite cliffs and clear waters.
Tyrrhenian Sunset
Unobstructed views of the sun setting over the water on late-afternoon flights.
Choose the right side for evening flights to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Keep your eyes peeled mid-flight for the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago; Elba is the most prominent landmark on this side and is best spotted when the aircraft begins its southward turn toward Rome.
Book Hotels in RomeDistance: 704 km (437 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: MPL (43.57619857788086, 3.96301007270813)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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