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TPS → PMF
Which side of the plane to sit from Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (Trapani) to Parma Airport (Parma)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Egadi Islands immediately after takeoff and clear views of the Tuscan Archipelago islands like Elba during the cruise.
Egadi Islands
Spectacular views of Favignana and Levanzo islands surrounded by turquoise waters right after departure.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Vast blue maritime vistas as the aircraft travels north along the western Italian coastline.
Elba Island
The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago is often visible as a rugged silhouette in the sea.
Capraia and Gorgona
Smaller, remote islands off the coast of Tuscany that appear as tiny emerald dots during mid-flight.
Ligurian Sea Horizon
As the plane nears the mainland, the distant arc of the Italian Riviera can sometimes be spotted.
Seat on the left for the most immediate scenic payoff with the Egadi Islands. On afternoon flights, expect direct sunlight on this side; morning flights offer softer lighting for photography of the islands. Watch for the distinct shape of Elba roughly 40 minutes into the flight.
Mount Erice
The historic medieval town perched atop the mountain overlooking Trapani is visible immediately upon ascent.
Gulf of Castellammare
A sweeping view of the northern Sicilian coastline and the deep blue gulf before heading north.
Tuscan Coastline
Distant views of the Maremma region and the coastal transition between Lazio and Tuscany.
Apennine Mountains
The dramatic crossing of the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano range occurs during the descent into the Po Valley.
Po Valley Plains
The highly organized, geometric agricultural landscape around Parma, famous for its gastronomy.
The right side is best for seeing the Sicilian mainland and the Apennine Mountains during the approach to Parma. Morning flights are particularly beautiful as the sun illuminates the peaks of the Apennines. During the final descent, look for the grid-like fields of the Emilia-Romagna region.
Distance: 790 km (491 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: TPS (37.9114, 12.488)
Arrival: PMF (44.824501, 10.2964)
Route Type: Domestic
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