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Which side of the plane to sit from Billund Airport (Billund) to Malta International Airport (Malta)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side is favored for this route as it offers the best perspective of the jagged Dolomites during the Alps crossing and a prime view of Mount Etna's volcanic peak when passing Sicily.

Left Side Highlights
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Hamburg & Elbe

Aerial views of the massive port infrastructure and the winding Elbe river shortly after departure.

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The Dolomites

Dramatic, sharp limestone peaks of the Eastern Alps, often dusted with snow and visible for several minutes.

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Venetian Lagoon

If the flight path trends slightly east, the intricate network of islands around Venice is visible in the distance.

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Mount Etna

Europe's most active volcano dominates the horizon as the plane crosses from the Italian mainland toward Sicily.

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Gozo & Comino

Clear views of Malta's smaller sister islands and the Blue Lagoon during the final descent into Luqa.

Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Watch closely about 20 minutes before landing to see the smoking crater of Mount Etna. For the best Alpine views, ensure you are seated behind the wing to capture the full scale of the mountain range against the horizon.

Right Side Highlights
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Harz Mountains

Dense forest canopies and rolling hills as the flight crosses Central Germany.

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Swiss Alps Peaks

Glimpses of high-altitude glaciers and the sprawling Lake Constance on the German-Swiss border.

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Tuscan Archipelago

The island of Elba and the rugged coastline of Tuscany as the flight moves over the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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Rome & Fiumicino

The sprawling urban expanse of the Eternal City and the Tiber River delta leading to the sea.

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Mediterranean Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the deep blue sea, especially stunning during late afternoon golden hour.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Mediterranean. During the middle of the flight, keep an eye out for the Italian coastline; the contrast between the turquoise waters and the cliffs of the Tyrrhenian coast is particularly striking from this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,247 km (1,396 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs

Departure: BLL (55.7402992249, 9.15178012848)

Arrival: MLA (35.857498, 14.4775)

Route Type: International

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