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PMF → AHO
Which side of the plane to sit from Parma Airport (Parma) to Alghero-Fertilia Airport (Alghero)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the rugged western coastline of Corsica, including the UNESCO-listed Scandola Nature Reserve and the dramatic limestone cliffs of Capo Caccia upon arrival in Alghero.
Riviera di Levante
Glittering views of the Ligurian coastline, often including the exclusive Portofino peninsula in the distance.
Scandola Nature Reserve
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring striking red volcanic porphyry cliffs and hidden sea grottoes.
Gulf of Porto
One of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean, framed by the Calanques de Piana.
Ajaccio Bay
Clear views of the capital of Corsica and the Sanguinaires Islands marking the entrance to the gulf.
Capo Caccia
The massive white limestone headland near Alghero, home to Neptune's Grotto, visible during the final descent.
Maria Pia Beach
The white sands and pine forests of Alghero's coastline just before touchdown.
The right side is significantly more scenic for the Corsican leg of the trip. Aim for a morning flight for the best lighting on the red cliffs of Scandola. Request a window seat away from the wing for an unobstructed view of Capo Caccia during the approach to Runway 20.
Parma City Center
Bird's-eye view of the historic Duomo and the geometric layout of the Palazzo della Pilotta shortly after takeoff.
Northern Apennines
Crossing the high ridges of the Tosco-Emiliano National Park, showcasing deep green valleys and jagged peaks.
Gulf of La Spezia
Aerial perspective of the 'Gulf of Poets' and the naval port of La Spezia on the Ligurian coast.
Tuscan Archipelago
Distant views of the islands of Gorgona and Capraia dotting the Tyrrhenian Sea to the south.
Bastia and Eastern Corsica
Views of the Etang de Biguglia lagoon and the more gentle, mountainous slopes of eastern Corsica.
Sit on the left if you want to see the transition from the Po Valley to the sea. This side is better in the afternoon to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for the ferry lines cutting white paths through the blue water between the mainland and Corsica.
Distance: 494 km (307 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: PMF (44.824501, 10.2964)
Arrival: AHO (40.632099, 8.29077)
Route Type: Domestic
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