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PSA → BCN
Which side of the plane to sit from Pisa International Airport (Pisa) to Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the most iconic Mediterranean coastlines, including the Italian Riviera, the French Côte d'Azur, and the approach into Catalonia.
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Cinque Terre
The five colorful villages of the Ligurian coast are often visible as the plane tracks westward along the shoreline.
Monaco & Nice
Unrivaled views of the high-density luxury of Monte Carlo and the Promenade des Anglais in Nice.
Calanques National Park
The stunning turquoise inlets and white limestone cliffs located between Marseille and Cassis.
The Pyrenees
The eastern edge of the massive mountain range where the peaks dramatically meet the Mediterranean Sea.
Costa Brava
The winding, rocky coastline of northern Spain leading down toward the Barcelona metropolitan area.
The right side is the clear winner for coastal scenery. For the best photos of the French Riviera, choose a flight departing around midday when the sun is high and shadows are minimal. On the approach to BCN, this side often sees the sacred mountain of Montserrat in the distance.
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Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visible shortly after takeoff from PSA if the plane departs towards the sea, offering a glimpse of the Piazza dei Miracoli.
Cap Corse
The rugged northern peninsula of Corsica appears as a dramatic mountain finger rising from the deep blue Ligurian Sea.
Pelagos Sanctuary
The flight crosses a major marine protected area where the deep waters are often crystal clear.
Barcelona Harbor
During the final descent, views of the massive cruise ship terminals and the industrial port area.
W Barcelona
The iconic sail-shaped hotel on the beachfront is a primary landmark when banking for landing.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff, as the proximity to Pisa's historic center provides a rare aerial view of the Leaning Tower before the turn over the sea.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 731 km (454 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: PSA (43.683899, 10.3927)
Arrival: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Route Type: International
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