Seeing Cinque Terre from a plane
Five medieval fishing villages wedged into cliffs on the Italian Riviera, linked by footpaths and a railway tunnel. Look for clusters of colorful houses in the folds of steep, terraced hills.
2 of our routes pass it. Italy · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Paris to Rome: sit on the left, 63 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Paris to Rome | Left | 63 min after takeoff |
| Rome to Paris | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 31 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Cinque Terre from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Cinque Terre from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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