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BRS → BLQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Bristol Airport (Bristol) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Bologna)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the high Alps, specifically the Mont Blanc massif and the stunning crescent shape of Lake Geneva.
Isle of Wight
Early flight views of the Solent and the iconic Needles on the western tip of the island.
Jura Mountains
The distinctive limestone ridges and folded mountains of eastern France.
Lake Geneva
Incredible views of the deep blue crescent-shaped lake and the city of Geneva at its tip.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe dominates the horizon as the flight crosses into Italy.
Milan & Lombardy
The sprawling metropolis of Milan and its surrounding lakes (Como and Maggiore) in the distance.
Apennine Foothills
The dramatic rising peaks of the northern Apennines just south of Bologna during final approach.
The right side is unbeatable for the high Alps. For morning flights, this side receives direct light, so wear sunglasses for the glare off the snow. Approximately 60-70 minutes into the flight is the prime time for mountain viewing.
English Channel Crossing
Clear views of the busy shipping lanes and the French coastline near Dieppe.
Champagne Vineyards
Uniform patterns of the famous French wine region stretching across the rolling hills.
Swiss Alps Panorama
A wide, sweeping view of the snow-capped central Swiss peaks as you cross the border.
Lake Garda
On clear days, Italy's largest lake is visible to the east during the descent into the Po Valley.
Verona and the Plains
The historic city of Verona and the geometric patterns of the fertile Italian agricultural heartland.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you, which enhances the colors of the Alpine snow. Watch for the sudden transition from mountain peaks to the flat Po Valley roughly 20 minutes before landing.
Distance: 1,288 km (800 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: BRS (51.382702, -2.71909)
Arrival: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)
Route Type: International
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