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FLR → ZRH
Which side of the plane to sit from Peretola Airport (Florence) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the high Alpine peaks, including the Bernese Oberland massifs, and typically provides a clearer view of the iconic Lake Lucerne during the descent into Zurich.
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Apuan Alps
The striking white scars of the Carrara marble quarries are visible shortly after departure from Florence.
Milan & Lombardy
Panoramic views of the Po Valley and the sprawling metropolitan area of Milan to the west.
Bernese Alps
Unrivaled views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks as the flight crosses into Swiss airspace.
Lake Lucerne
The fjord-like arms of Lake Lucerne and the city of Lucerne are often visible during the initial descent.
Mount Pilatus
A close-up look at the jagged limestone massif that dominates the landscape of Central Switzerland.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, reducing glare on the windows. This side is superior for viewing the highest glaciers of the Swiss Alps. Watch for the 'Marble Mountains' of Carrara roughly 10-15 minutes after takeoff; they look like snow but are actually white stone.
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Florence City Center
If taking off to the North, you can catch a glimpse of the Duomo and the Arno River immediately after wheels-up.
Northern Apennines
A flight directly over the rugged, forested ridges that separate Tuscany from Emilia-Romagna.
Lake Maggiore
A stunning view of the long, deep lake and the Borromean Islands as you enter the Alpine region.
Swiss Plateau
The picturesque transition from high mountains to the rolling green hills and tidy villages of northern Switzerland.
Zurich City & Lake
Excellent views of the entire length of Lake Zurich and the city skyline during the final approach to ZRH.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights when the sun is in the West. It provides the best perspective of Zurich city and the lake if the aircraft lands on Runway 34 (a common Northbound approach). Keep an eye out for the Tuscan countryside immediately after takeoff, which looks particularly beautiful in the golden hour.
Book Hotels in ZurichDistance: 456 km (283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: FLR (43.810001, 11.2051)
Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Route Type: International
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