Flying High or Flying Scared? Turbli’s Turbulence Forecast for 2023

Understanding that unexpected bumps, drops, shaking, and rumbles mid-flight can be distressing, passengers can now feel empowered by knowing which flight routes are most likely to be turbulent.

Experts at Turbli, an online “turbulence forecast tool for the curious or fearful flyer,” recently released a list of the most turbulent flight routes in 2023 after analyzing 150,000 routes worldwide.

The Most Turbulent Routes of 2023

10. Milan (MXP) – Zurich (ZRH)

9. Xianyang (XIY) – Chongqing (CKG)

8. Xianyang (XIY) – Chengdu (CTU)

7. Osaka (KIX) – Sendai (SDJ)

6. Lanzhou (LHW) – Xianyang (XIY)

5. Milan (MXP) – Geneva (GVA)

4. Centrair (NGO) – Sendai (SDJ)

3. Lanzhou (LHW) – Chengdu (CTU)

2. Almaty (ALA) – Bishkek (FRU)

1. Santiago (SCL) – Santa Cruz (VVI)