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BGY → SOF
Which side of the plane to sit from Il Caravaggio International Airport (Bergamo) to Sofia Airport (Sofia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning sequence starting with the expansive Lake Garda, the distinct geography of the Venetian Lagoon, and the rugged northern reaches of the Balkan Mountains.
Lake Garda
Visible shortly after departure, Italy's largest lake is framed by steep mountains to the north.
Venetian Lagoon
A panoramic view of the islands of Venice and the intricate patterns of the lagoon as you cross the Italian coast.
Julian Alps
Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped Slovenian peaks often visible to the north.
Danube River
The massive river can often be seen snaking through the plains of the northern Balkans later in the flight.
Northern Bulgarian Plains
The landscape transitions from rugged mountains to the fertile, expansive agricultural plains of Bulgaria.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the Alps. The best landmarks appear within the first 20 minutes (Lake Garda and Venice). Keep your window shade open as you cross the Adriatic for beautiful water color transitions.
Po Valley
The lush, geometric patchwork of Italy's primary agricultural region stretching toward the Apennines.
Dalmatian Archipelago
Dozens of Croatian islands and the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea are visible during the crossing.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged, limestone peaks of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia dominate the mid-flight view.
Vitosha Mountain
The massive dome-shaped mountain that looms over Sofia becomes the star attraction during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights as the low sun illuminates the Balkan ridges. During the descent into Sofia, the right side often gets a much closer view of Vitosha Mountain if the plane approaches from the west.
Distance: 1,140 km (708 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: BGY (45.673901, 9.70417)
Arrival: SOF (42.69669342041016, 23.411436080932617)
Route Type: International
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