Rome to Ibiza flight pathCIAIBZ

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Flight time1h 15m
Distance624
Heading255° → 248°
Best side
RightMostly right

While takeoff favors the left, the landing approach on the right provides superior scenic value with Ibiza's dramatic rocky coastline and Mediterranean views. The right side captures the most visually distinctive part of this short route.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Rome to Ibiza is 624 miles (1,004 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Tyrrhenian Sea crossing, Corsica visible to the left at mid-flight (approximately 50 miles distant on horizon), transition from Italian to Spanish airspace over open Mediterranean

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from CIA

LEFT

Left side offers immediate views of the Alban Hills and the Tiber River valley as you climb out southwest from Ciampino. The terrain rises distinctly to the left, providing clear visual separation from the urban sprawl of Rome itself.

Alban HillsTiber River valleyRome urban area to the rightMediterranean coastline emerging ahead
CIA CiampinoHub for Ryanair

Landing at IBZ

RIGHT

Right side provides the best approach views of the Balearic coastline and Ibiza's distinctive rocky northern shore. As you descend toward IBZ from the northeast, the right window frames the island's rugged terrain and the sparkling Mediterranean.

Ibiza's rocky northern coastlineMediterranean Seasmaller islands of the Balearic archipelagoIbiza town harbor area
IBZ IbizaHub for Vueling

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ciampino (CIA) to Ibiza (IBZ)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rome to Ibiza. While takeoff favors the left, the landing approach on the right provides superior scenic value with Ibiza's dramatic rocky coastline and Mediterranean views. The right side captures the most visually distinctive part of this short route.

What can I see during takeoff from Ciampino in Rome?

During takeoff from Ciampino (CIA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the Alban Hills and the Tiber River valley as you climb out southwest from Ciampino. The terrain rises distinctly to the left, providing clear visual separation from the urban sprawl of Rome itself. Notable sights include: Alban Hills (Castelli Romani), Tiber River valley, Rome urban area to the right, Mediterranean coastline emerging ahead.

What can I see when landing at Ibiza in Ibiza?

When landing at Ibiza (IBZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides the best approach views of the Balearic coastline and Ibiza's distinctive rocky northern shore. As you descend toward IBZ from the northeast, the right window frames the island's rugged terrain and the sparkling Mediterranean. Notable sights include: Ibiza's rocky northern coastline, Mediterranean Sea, smaller islands of the Balearic archipelago, Ibiza town harbor area.

How long is the flight from Rome to Ibiza?

The flight from Ciampino (CIA) to Ibiza (IBZ) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 624 miles (1,004 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Rome to Ibiza flight path pass over?

Tyrrhenian Sea crossing, Corsica visible to the left at mid-flight (approximately 50 miles distant on horizon), transition from Italian to Spanish airspace over open Mediterranean