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NAP → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Naples International Airport (Naples) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most consistent views of the Italian coastline, the dramatic Mount Circeo, and the Roman countryside, providing a better perspective of the landscape during the short hop north.
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Naples Cityscape
A dense and vibrant view of downtown Naples and its bustling port shortly after departure.
Mount Circeo
The legendary mountain associated with the sorceress Circe, standing as a prominent limestone peak along the coast.
Pontine Marshes
Observe the geometric agricultural patterns of the reclaimed Agro Pontino region between Latina and Rome.
Roman Countryside
During the descent, watch for the Tiber River and the outskirts of the Eternal City as you approach Fiumicino.
This is the best side for land-based photography. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the Naples skyline. As the flight is very short (roughly 50 minutes), the descent begins almost immediately after reaching cruising altitude, making the right-side views of the Lazio coast the highlight.
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Phlegraean Fields
The volcanic craters and ancient calderas of Campi Flegrei are visible immediately after takeoff from Naples.
Ischia and Procida
Look for these stunning islands in the Bay of Naples, known for their colorful villages and thermal springs.
Tyrrhenian Horizon
A vast, unobstructed view of the deep blue Mediterranean sea stretching toward the horizon.
Pontine Islands
On clear days, the distant silhouettes of Ponza and Ventotene can be spotted rising from the sea.
Sit in front of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. This side is particularly beautiful during sunset flights when the sun reflects off the Tyrrhenian Sea, though early morning flights offer the clearest air for spotting distant islands.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 199 km (124 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: NAP (40.886002000000005, 14.2908)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: Domestic
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