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BSL → VCE
Which side of the plane to sit from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (Venice)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the premier choice for this route, offering a majestic traversal of the Swiss Alps and the iconic, world-class aerial view of Venice and its lagoon during the final descent.
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Zürich & Lake Zürich
Shortly after takeoff, view the urban sprawl of Switzerland's largest city nestled against its crystal-clear lake.
Glarus Alps
Fly over the dramatic peaks of the Tödi and the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona.
Dolomite Ranges
As you enter Italian airspace, catch the jagged limestone spires of the northern Dolomites in the distance.
Venetian Lagoon
A stunning mosaic of marshlands and islands including the colorful houses of Burano and Murano.
Historic Venice
On the standard approach to Runway 04, the entire fish-shaped historic city is visible in incredible detail.
Seat yourself on the left for the legendary approach into Venice. If landing on Runway 04, you get a front-row seat to the Grand Canal and St. Mark's Square. Mid-morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun illuminates the city from the south, avoiding direct glare. Clear winter days provide the sharpest visibility of the snow-capped Alps.
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Peer toward the southwest to see the famous 'Big Three': the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.
Lake Lucerne
The unique four-armed lake surrounded by Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi is a major highlight.
Gotthard Massif
The heart of the Swiss Alps, featuring deep glacial valleys and the winding roads of the Gotthard Pass.
Lake Garda
Look south as you cross the Alps to see the northern tip of Italy's largest lake cutting into the mountains.
Po Valley Cities
The transition from mountains to the flat plains of Lombardy and Veneto, passing near Vicenza and Verona.
The right side is superior for viewing the highest Swiss peaks during the mid-flight segment. Be mindful that afternoon flights may experience significant sun glare on this side. Keep your camera ready as you exit the Alps; the sudden transition to the flat Po Valley is geographically striking. In summer, look for late afternoon thunderstorms forming over the mountains.
Book Hotels in VeniceDistance: 435 km (270 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Arrival: VCE (45.505299, 12.3519)
Route Type: International
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