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VRN → OLB
Which side of the plane to sit from Verona Villafranca Airport (Villafranca) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (Olbia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Tuscan Archipelago and the breathtaking turquoise waters of the Maddalena Archipelago and Costa Smeralda during the final descent into Olbia.
Northern Apennines
Aerial views of the rugged mountain range separating the Po Valley from the Mediterranean coast.
Elba Island
The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, famous for its clear waters and Napoleon's exile.
Port of Bastia
A clear view of the bustling Corsican port city and its historic northern coastline.
Maddalena Archipelago
Dozens of small, granite islands scattered in crystal clear lagoons near the northern tip of Sardinia.
Costa Smeralda
The 'Emerald Coast' reveals its famous turquoise bays and luxury resorts during the low-altitude arrival phase.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you for the best photography of the blue Sardinian waters. Ensure you are looking out during the last 15 minutes of the flight for the archipelago views. Seasonal visibility is highest in summer, though spring offers greener landscapes on the islands.
Lake Garda
Visible shortly after takeoff from Verona, offering a glimpse of Italy's largest lake to the northwest.
Cinque Terre
The colorful cliffside villages of the Ligurian coast may be visible as the plane crosses the shoreline.
Cap Corse
The long, mountainous finger of northern Corsica with its dramatic ridges and secluded coves.
Strait of Bonifacio
The narrow sea passage between Corsica and Sardinia, characterized by striking white limestone cliffs.
Gallura Highlands
The rocky, cork-oak forested interior of northern Sardinia visible just before touchdown.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Keep an eye out midway through the flight for the silhouette of the Corsican mountains, which often remain snow-capped into late spring.
Distance: 512 km (318 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: VRN (45.395699, 10.8885)
Arrival: OLB (40.898701, 9.51763)
Route Type: Domestic
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