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OPO → CIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) to Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (Rome)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior geographic experience, featuring the rugged Pyrenees mountains, the stunning French Mediterranean coastline, and a panoramic view of the Tuscan landscape during the descent into Italy.
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The Pyrenees
Dramatic views of the high-altitude peaks and valleys marking the border between Spain and France.
Gulf of Lion
The vast curve of the Mediterranean coast stretching from the Languedoc-Roussillon region toward Provence.
Marseille & Calanques
Aerial view of France's oldest city and the stunning white limestone cliffs and turquoise inlets of the Calanques National Park.
Distant Alps
On clear days, the southern snow-capped peaks of the French and Italian Alps are visible on the northern horizon.
Tuscan Countryside
The iconic rolling hills and vineyards of Tuscany as the flight transitions from the sea toward Rome.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind the aircraft, providing perfectly illuminated views of the Pyrenees and the French Riviera. Approximately 45-60 minutes into the flight, prepare for the mountain crossing. Keep your camera ready as you approach the Italian coast for the distinctive landscape of central Italy.
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Expansive views of the deep blue Mediterranean with occasional sightings of shipping lanes.
Northern Corsica
The rugged mountains of the 'Island of Beauty,' specifically the northern Cap Corse peninsula.
Elba Island
The famous site of Napoleon's exile, visible as a emerald jewel in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Tyrrhenian Coastline
The final approach offers views of the Lazio coast, including the mouth of the Tiber River and the port of Ostia.
The right side is excellent for afternoon or evening flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Mediterranean Sea. During the descent into Ciampino, this side often provides a better angle of the coastline near Rome. Look for Corsica about two-thirds of the way through the flight duration.
Book Hotels in RomeDistance: 1,768 km (1,099 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Arrival: CIA (41.7994, 12.5949)
Route Type: International
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