About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Fiumicino (FCO) to Peretola (FLR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rome to Firenze. While the takeoff offers geological drama with the Alban Hills, the landing view of Florence's Renaissance center and the Arno valley is more iconic and recognizable. Right seats capture both the approach to the city and the surrounding Tuscan landscape that defines this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Fiumicino in Rome?
During takeoff from Fiumicino (FCO), sit on the Left side for the best views. FCO typically departs runway 16L/R (northbound). Left seats face west initially, giving you the Tiber River valley and the Alban Hills escarpment rising inland. Right seats see the flat Pontine Marshes and Mediterranean coast, which are less visually distinctive during climb-out. Notable sights include: Tiber River winding through the Roman Campagna, Alban Hills (Castelli Romani) volcanic ridge to the southeast, Lake Albano nestled in the crater rim, Vatican City and Rome's urban sprawl to the east.
What can I see when landing at Peretola in Firenze?
When landing at Peretola (FLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. FLR uses runway 05 (northeast approach) or 11 (southeast approach). Right seats on a typical northeast descent give you the Arno River valley, the Tuscan hills, and Florence's city center with the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio visible. Left seats face the Apennine foothills to the north, less distinctive for city recognition. Notable sights include: Arno River valley cutting through Tuscan hills, Florence city center with the Duomo's dome and Palazzo Vecchio tower, Fiesole hilltop town north of Florence, Tuscan cypress-dotted ridgelines and vineyards.
How long is the flight from Rome to Firenze?
The flight from Fiumicino (FCO) to Peretola (FLR) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Rome to Firenze flight path pass over?
The flight path runs north-northwest from Rome through the Tuscan countryside. You'll pass over the Val d'Orcia region and the Crete Senesi (eroded clay badlands) southeast of Siena around the midpoint. The Apennine Mountains form a distant spine to the east throughout the flight. Lake Trasimeno (Umbria's largest lake) may be visible to the left (west) during cruise if flying the standard northbound corridor.