The right side captures Lisbon's riverside skyline on departure, then the Mediterranean coastline of southern Spain, the Balearic Islands, and Sardinia during cruise, culminating in a striking Vesuvius and Bay of Naples view on approach — a far more varied and dramatic sequence than the mostly open-water and inland-plain views on the left.
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Flight Path
Lisbon to Naples is 1,248 miles (2,008 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
Southern Spanish coast near the Costa del Sol, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Balearic Islands (Mallorca/Menorca) passing beneath the flight path before the route continues toward Sardinia and the Italian mainland.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIS
RIGHTDeparting LIS on runway 02 with a climbing turn to the east, the right side offers a view back over Lisbon's hillside neighborhoods, the Tagus estuary, and the 25 de Abril Bridge before the coastline falls away. The left side mostly shows open Atlantic water.
Landing at NAP
RIGHTOn approach to NAP runway 24, aircraft typically track in from the northeast over the Campanian plain, giving right-side passengers a dramatic view of Mount Vesuvius rising over the Bay of Naples just before the final turn to land. The left side sees mostly the Apennine foothills receding behind.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to Capodichino (NAP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Naples. The right side captures Lisbon's riverside skyline on departure, then the Mediterranean coastline of southern Spain, the Balearic Islands, and Sardinia during cruise, culminating in a striking Vesuvius and Bay of Naples view on approach — a far more varied and dramatic sequence than the mostly open-water and inland-plain views on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?
During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LIS on runway 02 with a climbing turn to the east, the right side offers a view back over Lisbon's hillside neighborhoods, the Tagus estuary, and the 25 de Abril Bridge before the coastline falls away. The left side mostly shows open Atlantic water. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Lisbon's Alfama and Baixa districts, 25 de Abril Bridge, Cristo Rei statue.
What can I see when landing at Capodichino in Naples?
When landing at Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to NAP runway 24, aircraft typically track in from the northeast over the Campanian plain, giving right-side passengers a dramatic view of Mount Vesuvius rising over the Bay of Naples just before the final turn to land. The left side sees mostly the Apennine foothills receding behind. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Sorrento Peninsula, city of Naples.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Naples?
The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Capodichino (NAP) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,248 miles (2,008 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Lisbon to Naples flight path pass over?
Southern Spanish coast near the Costa del Sol, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Balearic Islands (Mallorca/Menorca) passing beneath the flight path before the route continues toward Sardinia and the Italian mainland.