While takeoff offers Adriatic views, the landing approach delivers more visually striking scenery—the granite cliffs and turquoise waters of the Costa Smeralda are far more distinctive than the Murge plateau. Right side captures the flight's most memorable geography.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the central Tyrrhenian Sea between mainland Italy and Sardinia. Notable features include the transition from the Adriatic basin to the Tyrrhenian basin, with the Apennine Mountains visible to the left (east) during climb-out, and the approach to Sardinia's northern coast revealing the granite formations and Mediterranean scrubland typical of the Costa Smeralda region.
Phase by phase
Takeoff from
Landing at
Landmarks on this routeAll landmarks →
_-_75_(50558355441).jpg?width=600)
Will your flight be in sunlight?
See exactly which side of the plane gets sun and shade at your departure time.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Palese Macchie (BRI) to Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bari to Olbia. While takeoff offers Adriatic views, the landing approach delivers more visually striking scenery—the granite cliffs and turquoise waters of the Costa Smeralda are far more distinctive than the Murge plateau. Right side captures the flight's most memorable geography.
What can I see during takeoff from Palese Macchie in Bari?
During takeoff from Palese Macchie (BRI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Adriatic coastline and the Murge plateau inland. The aircraft departs westbound, so the left wing points toward the coast and the limestone hills that define the Bari region's topography. Notable sights include: Adriatic Sea coastline, Murge plateau (limestone ridge), Bari city sprawl, Gulf of Bari.
What can I see when landing at Olbia Costa Smeralda in Olbia?
When landing at Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Costa Smeralda granite coastline and the Tyrrhenian Sea during descent into Olbia. The aircraft approaches from the northeast, so the right wing faces the dramatic rocky coast and offshore islands that make this region visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Costa Smeralda granite cliffs, Tyrrhenian Sea, Maddalena Archipelago (offshore islands), Olbia harbor.
How long is the flight from Bari to Olbia?
The flight from Palese Macchie (BRI) to Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB) takes 1h 10m.
What does the Bari to Olbia flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the central Tyrrhenian Sea between mainland Italy and Sardinia. Notable features include the transition from the Adriatic basin to the Tyrrhenian basin, with the Apennine Mountains visible to the left (east) during climb-out, and the approach to Sardinia's northern coast revealing the granite formations and Mediterranean scrubland typical of the Costa Smeralda region.