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PNL → PMO
Which side of the plane to sit from Pantelleria Airport (Pantelleria) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (Palermo)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning Mediterranean views, the right side provides a more direct view of the Sicilian coastline and the dramatic mountain ranges surrounding the Gulf of Castellammare during the descent into Palermo.
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Montagna Grande
The highest point on Pantelleria, often shrouded in a 'cap' of clouds.
Zibibbo Vineyards
The UNESCO-listed low-lying grape vines planted in traditional stone-walled hollows.
Marsala Salt Pans
Historic windmills and white salt mounds reflecting the sun along the shoreline of western Sicily.
Gulf of Castellammare
A massive semicircular bay bounded by the mountains of Palermo and Trapani.
Monte Pellegrino
The iconic limestone massif that marks the approach into the Palermo metropolitan area.
The right side is superior for viewing the Sicilian mainland approach. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the glare of the sun over the sea. Watch for the distinct checkered pattern of the Marsala salt pans as you cross the coastline from the south.
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Pantelleria Cliffs
The rugged, dark volcanic shoreline and 'Specchio di Venere' lake visible immediately after takeoff.
Strait of Sicily
Deep blue waters where the Mediterranean and Ionian currents meet, often dotted with cargo ships.
Egadi Islands
Distant views of Marettimo and Favignana floating on the western horizon.
San Vito Lo Capo
The white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of Sicily's most famous cape.
Zingaro Reserve
The untamed beauty of Sicily's first nature reserve with its hidden limestone coves.
Sit on the left if you want a chance to spot the distant Egadi archipelago. For the best light on the coastal cliffs of the Zingaro Reserve, choose a late afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the limestone from the west.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 181 km (112 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: PNL (36.816502, 11.9689)
Arrival: PMO (38.175999, 13.091)
Route Type: Domestic
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