While left offers the Severn Estuary at takeoff, right provides superior scenery overall with Mediterranean coastal views, the Tyrrhenian Sea, and Monte Pellegrino during the extended descent into Palermo, which occupies more flight time and offers more dramatic visual interest.
Flight Path
English Channel crossing (visible as wide water body with shipping lanes), Normandy and Brittany coastlines, Loire Valley agricultural plains, Bay of Biscay (if routed south), Pyrenees or Alps depending on routing, Mediterranean coast approaching Provence, Ligurian Sea, and Italian Riviera before turning toward Sicily
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bristol (BRS) to Palermo (PMO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bristol to Palermo. While left offers the Severn Estuary at takeoff, right provides superior scenery overall with Mediterranean coastal views, the Tyrrhenian Sea, and Monte Pellegrino during the extended descent into Palermo, which occupies more flight time and offers more dramatic visual interest.
What can I see during takeoff from Bristol in Bristol?
During takeoff from Bristol (BRS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Severn Estuary and Welsh coastline as the aircraft climbs southwest toward France. Right side faces inland toward the Cotswolds, which lack dramatic visual interest at altitude. Notable sights include: Severn Estuary (wide tidal mudflats and water), Welsh hills to the west, Bristol Channel coastline, Forest of Dean to the northeast.
What can I see when landing at Palermo in Palermo?
When landing at Palermo (PMO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Mondello Beach, and the Palermo coastline during descent into Boccadifalco. Left side faces inland toward less visually distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Tyrrhenian Sea (deep blue water), Mondello Beach and coastal development, Monte Pellegrino (limestone mountain), Palermo city sprawl.
How long is the flight from Bristol to Palermo?
The flight from Bristol (BRS) to Palermo (PMO) takes 2h 45m.
What does the Bristol to Palermo flight path pass over?
English Channel crossing (visible as wide water body with shipping lanes), Normandy and Brittany coastlines, Loire Valley agricultural plains, Bay of Biscay (if routed south), Pyrenees or Alps depending on routing, Mediterranean coast approaching Provence, Ligurian Sea, and Italian Riviera before turning toward Sicily