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Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels Airport (Brussels) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (Venice)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is superior primarily for the spectacular descent into Venice, offering a bird's-eye view of the historic island city and the lagoon, plus a closer look at the Dolomites.

Left Side Highlights
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Brussels Departure

Views of the European Quarter and suburban Belgium as the plane climbs south-east.

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Vosges Mountains

Scenic rolling green hills and dense forests as you cross the French-German border regions.

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Central Swiss Alps

Breathtaking views of glaciated peaks near the Jungfrau and Interlaken regions.

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The Dolomites

Jagged limestone peaks of Northern Italy appearing during the initial descent phase.

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Venice Historic Center

The ultimate view of San Marco Square and the Grand Canal during the final approach to Marco Polo Airport.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the Venice lagoon. On the standard approach to Runway 04, the left side provides the iconic view of the historic city. For morning flights, the sun is behind you, making for perfect photography of the Alps and the Venetian architecture.

Right Side Highlights
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The Ardennes

Dense forest canopy and winding rivers covering Southern Belgium and Luxembourg.

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Lake Geneva

Large crescent-shaped lake visible on the horizon over the Swiss border.

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Western Alps

Distant but majestic views of the Mont Blanc massif and high French alpine peaks.

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Po Valley

The fertile plains of Northern Italy and the sprawling urban landscape of the Milan metro area.

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Mestre and Mainland

Views of the industrial port of Marghera and the modern Venetian mainland during landing.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while crossing the Alps. While you miss the historic city center during landing, you get a broader view of the Italian mainland and the industrial geography of the region. Look for Lake Garda on your left-hand side or right-hand side depending on the specific flight corridor assigned by ATC.

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Route Information

Distance: 836 km (519 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min

Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)

Arrival: VCE (45.505299, 12.3519)

Route Type: International

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