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PSA → TPS
Which side of the plane to sit from Pisa International Airport (Pisa) to Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (Trapani)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the most iconic islands of the Tyrrhenian Sea and an unbeatable view of the Egadi Archipelago during the final descent into Trapani.
Elba Island
A stunning aerial view of the largest island in the Tuscan Archipelago, famous for its jagged coastline.
Montecristo
The mysterious, steep-sided nature reserve island made famous by Alexandre Dumas's novel.
Sardinia Silhouette
On clear days, the rugged eastern mountains of Sardinia are visible across the sea to the west.
Egadi Islands
Incredible turquoise waters surrounding Favignana and Levanzo just minutes before touchdown.
Marsala Salt Pans
The geometric white and pink salt flats with historic windmills located adjacent to the airport.
The right side is premier for island spotting. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for Elba and again 15 minutes before landing for the stunning Egadi Islands. Late afternoon flights offer incredible golden hour lighting over the sea, but be aware that the sun will be on this side during southward morning flights.
Tuscan Maremma
The rugged and preserved coastline of Southern Tuscany stretching towards Grosseto.
Port of Civitavecchia
A distant view of the major cruise port and the gateway to Rome on the Italian mainland.
Ustica Island
A solitary volcanic island appearing as a dark emerald in the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
Mount Erice
The dramatic limestone peak topped with a medieval town, visible during the final turn into TPS.
Choose the left side for morning flights to minimize sun glare while tracking the Italian peninsula. As you approach Sicily, look for the sharp silhouette of Mount Erice looming over the city of Trapani. This side often provides a broader view of the Sicilian interior if the flight path takes a wide approach.
Distance: 666 km (414 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 7 min
Departure: PSA (43.683899, 10.3927)
Arrival: TPS (37.9114, 12.488)
Route Type: Domestic
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