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BDS → GVA
Which side of the plane to sit from Brindisi – Salento Airport (Brindisi) to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of geographical landmarks, starting with the Adriatic coastline, transitioning over the rugged Central Apennines, and concluding with a breathtaking parade of the highest Swiss Alps, including the iconic Matterhorn.
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Gargano Peninsula
The 'spur' of Italy's boot is clearly visible with its dense forests and rocky coastline early in the flight.
Gran Sasso d'Italia
The highest massif in the Apennines, featuring the southernmost glacier in Europe.
Po Valley
The vast, flat agricultural plains of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna stretching toward the horizon.
The Pennine Alps
A dense concentration of 4,000-meter peaks including the Monte Rosa massif and the Breithorn.
The Matterhorn
The unmistakable pyramid-shaped peak is often visible in the distance during the Alpine crossing.
Lavaux Vineyards
The UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards along the Swiss shore of Lake Geneva just before landing.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic transition from the flat Po Valley into the vertical rise of the Alps. The Matterhorn appears roughly 15 to 20 minutes before landing. In winter, afternoon flights offer a spectacular 'golden hour' glow on the snow-capped Swiss peaks. Ensure you have a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine exhaust distortion when filming the mountain ranges.
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Adriatic Horizon
Initial climb out of Brindisi provides wide views over the turquoise waters of the lower Adriatic Sea.
Tuscan Hinterland
Panoramic views of the rolling hills and historic estates of the Italian heartland as the flight cuts northwest.
Mont Blanc
Dramatic close-up views of Western Europe's highest peak during the descent into the Lake Geneva basin.
Évian-les-Bains
The famous spa town on the French southern shore of Lake Geneva visible just before touchdown.
French Prealps
The jagged limestone ridges of the Haute-Savoie region as the aircraft maneuvers for approach.
The left side is exceptional for morning flights as the sun illuminates the Tuscan landscape from the east. During the descent, keep your eyes peeled for the distinct white cap of Mont Blanc which appears very close to the flight path. For photography, use a polarizing filter to cut through the mountain haze and capture the deep blues of the Alpine lakes.
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Get eSIMs for SwitzerlandDistance: 1,138 km (707 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: BDS (40.6576, 17.947001)
Arrival: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Route Type: International
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