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NTE → OLB
Which side of the plane to sit from Nantes Atlantique Airport (Nantes) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (Olbia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Southern French Alps, the glamorous Côte d'Azur coastline, and the dramatic approach past the monolithic Tavolara Island near Olbia.
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Auvergne Volcanoes
The unique dormant volcanic cones and craters of the Chaîne des Puys in central France.
Southern French Alps
Distances views of the snow-capped Mercantour massif as the plane nears the Mediterranean.
French Riviera
Aerial panoramas of Nice, Antibes, and the glamorous coastline of the Côte d'Azur.
Cap Corse
The rugged northern peninsula of Corsica, appearing as a long 'finger' in the sea.
Isola di Tavolara
The massive limestone monolith rising 500 meters from the sea during the final descent into Olbia.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct southern sun glare. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the 'Emerald Coast' colors. If the aircraft lands from the north, the left side provides an unbeatable view of the granite cliffs and turquoise bays of the Gallura region.
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Cévennes National Park
The deep valleys and forested plateaus of the southern edge of the Massif Central.
Montpellier Coastline
Views of the lagoons and salt marshes lining the Golfe du Lion.
Strait of Bonifacio
The narrow turquoise channel with white limestone cliffs separating Corsica from Sardinia.
Costa Smeralda
The world-famous beaches and luxury marinas of northern Sardinia's 'Emerald Coast'.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering golden hour views over the Mediterranean. This side also provides the best perspective of the Bonifacio cliffs if the flight path tracks along the west coast of Corsica. Look for the Lavezzi Islands in the strait.
Book Hotels in OlbiaDistance: 1,127 km (700 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: NTE (47.15319824220001, -1.61073005199)
Arrival: OLB (40.898701, 9.51763)
Route Type: International
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