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VCE → PNL
Which side of the plane to sit from Venice Marco Polo Airport (Venice) to Pantelleria Airport (Pantelleria)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is the clear winner for this route, offering a potential bird's-eye view of Venice's historic center after takeoff, a dramatic vista of the Aeolian Islands including Stromboli, and a stunning perspective of Pantelleria's rugged volcanic coastline upon arrival.
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Venice City Center
Depending on the runway departure, you may see the iconic S-curve of the Grand Canal and Piazza San Marco shortly after takeoff.
Mount Vesuvius
Fly past the legendary volcano and the sweeping Bay of Naples, with the island of Capri visible further out at sea.
Aeolian Archipelago
Get a front-row seat to the volcanic cones of Stromboli and Vulcano rising sharply from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Palermo & Northwest Sicily
View the rugged mountains of the Madonie Park and the beautiful coastline near San Vito lo Capo.
Pantelleria Terraces
During the descent, observe the unique UNESCO-recognized Zibibbo grape vines and the island's distinctive 'Dammusi' stone houses.
The right side is essential for the 'Venice reveal' during the initial climb. For the best photography of the Aeolian Islands, a midday flight offers the highest sun angle to capture the turquoise waters surrounding the volcanic rocks. On approach to Pantelleria, watch for the 'Specchio di Venere' (Venus Mirror) lake.
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Venetian Lagoon
Enjoy views of the Lido di Venezia and the intricate network of sandbars and salt marshes that define the lagoon's eastern edge.
Gran Sasso d'Italia
The highest peak in the Apennines, often snow-capped, provides a dramatic inland contrast to the Adriatic coastline.
Mount Etna
As the plane traverses Sicily, the massive, smoking silhouette of Europe's most active volcano dominates the horizon to the east.
Strait of Sicily
Watch the deep cerulean transition of the Mediterranean as you leave the Sicilian coast for the final stretch to the island.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning flights and a great perspective of the Apennine mountain range. Keep your eyes peeled as you pass Sicily; if the flight path is inland, the scale of Mount Etna is truly breathtaking from this side.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 967 km (601 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: VCE (45.505299, 12.3519)
Arrival: PNL (36.816502, 11.9689)
Route Type: Domestic
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