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BEY → MXP
Which side of the plane to sit from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Beirut) to Malpensa International Airport (Milano)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft is superior for this route as it offers panoramic views of the Greek archipelagos, the Balkan coastline, and a more dramatic perspective of the Italian Alps during the descent into Malpensa.
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Kyrenia Mountains
Spot the sharp limestone ridges of northern Cyprus shortly after departure.
The Cyclades
View a stunning array of Greek islands scattered across the Aegean, including Mykonos and Delos.
Corinth Canal
Look for the narrow strip of water separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece.
Dalmatian Coast
Marvel at the jagged coastline of Croatia and the thousands of islands in the Adriatic.
The Alps
Enjoy a spectacular approach into MXP with views of the snow-capped Italian and Swiss Alps to the north.
Lake Maggiore
Spot the southern tip of this massive lake just before touchdown at Malpensa.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane. This side provides the best chance to see the iconic Alpine skyline during the landing phase. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Greek coast, as the island clusters are incredibly photogenic from high altitude.
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Southern Cyprus
View the southern coastline including the ports of Limassol and the Akrotiri Salt Lake.
Crete & Southern Aegean
Glimpse the rugged mountains of Crete and the deep blue waters of the Libyan Sea.
Puglia Region
See the 'heel' of Italy with its distinctive white-washed towns and vast olive groves.
Apennine Mountains
Fly over the central mountain range that forms the backbone of the Italian peninsula.
Emilia-Romagna
Identify the geometric patterns of the Po Valley farmland and cities like Bologna.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Mediterranean and the Tyrrhenian Sea. It provides a great view of the Italian mainland's geography, especially the contrast between the Apennine peaks and the flat Po Valley.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 2,620 km (1,628 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 30 min
Departure: BEY (33.820899963378906, 35.488399505615234)
Arrival: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Route Type: International
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