Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rome to Lisbon. The takeoff view from Rome is significantly more compelling—the Tiber, urban Rome, and Alban Hills provide sustained visual interest during the critical climb phase. While the landing at Lisbon favors the right, the departure advantage is stronger for this route.

During takeoff from Fiumicino (FCO), sit on the Left side for the best views. FCO typically departs westbound on runways 16L/R. Left seats face north initially, giving direct views of the Tiber River valley, Rome's urban sprawl, and the Alban Hills. Right seats see the Mediterranean and Tyrrhenian Sea immediately, but the city and inland terrain are more dramatic from the left. Notable sights include: Tiber River winding through Rome's northern suburbs, Alban Hills (Castelli Romani) to the southeast, Vatican City area in the urban grid, Mediterranean coast near Ostia to the southwest.

When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. LIS typically lands on runways 03 or 21 depending on wind. Approaching from the east, right seats face south and southwest, offering views of the Tagus River estuary, the bridge approaches, and Lisbon's hillside districts. Left seats see mostly the approach corridor over water and industrial areas north of the river. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary and its wide mouth opening to the Atlantic, 25 de Abril Bridge (suspension bridge spanning the Tagus), Cristo Rei monument on the south bank, Lisbon's Alfama and castle district on the north hills.

The flight from Fiumicino (FCO) to Lisboa (LIS) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Mediterranean Sea west of Corsica and Sardinia (both visible as distant landmasses if weather permits), then continues over the Balearic Sea. The Pyrenees form a distant northern horizon feature around the midpoint. The flight passes south of Spain's interior plateau, with the Sierra Morena mountains visible as a low ridge on the horizon in the final approach phase toward Portugal. The Iberian Peninsula's western coast becomes visible roughly 30 minutes before landing.