Siena to Firenze is 38 miles (61 km), a flight of about 25 minutes.
The right side combines the scenic Chianti hills on departure with a partial view of Florence's skyline and the Arno valley on arrival, giving it a slight edge over the plainer countryside seen from the left.
Flight Path
Rolling Tuscan hills, Chianti vineyard country, and the upper Val d'Arno basin
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from SAY
RIGHTDeparting Ampugnano northbound, the right side gives views over the rolling Chianti hills with their patchwork vineyards and cypress-lined ridges, which are more visually distinctive than the flatter Elsa valley farmland on the left.
Landing at FLR
RIGHTOn approach to Florence from the southwest, the right side offers a view toward the city center and the Arno valley, with the Duomo's dome and the river visible just before touchdown, while the left side faces mostly open countryside.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ampugnano (SAY) to Peretola (FLR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Siena to Firenze. The right side combines the scenic Chianti hills on departure with a partial view of Florence's skyline and the Arno valley on arrival, giving it a slight edge over the plainer countryside seen from the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Ampugnano in Siena?
During takeoff from Ampugnano (SAY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Ampugnano northbound, the right side gives views over the rolling Chianti hills with their patchwork vineyards and cypress-lined ridges, which are more visually distinctive than the flatter Elsa valley farmland on the left. Notable sights include: Chianti hills, vineyard terraces, scattered hilltop villages.
What can I see when landing at Peretola in Firenze?
When landing at Peretola (FLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Florence from the southwest, the right side offers a view toward the city center and the Arno valley, with the Duomo's dome and the river visible just before touchdown, while the left side faces mostly open countryside. Notable sights include: Arno river, Florence's Duomo dome, Val d'Arno farmland.
How long is the flight from Siena to Firenze?
The flight from Ampugnano (SAY) to Peretola (FLR) takes about 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 38 miles (61 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Siena to Firenze flight path pass over?
Rolling Tuscan hills, Chianti vineyard country, and the upper Val d'Arno basin