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GVA → FLR
Which side of the plane to sit from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva) to Peretola Airport (Florence)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, along with the dramatic transitions from the high mountains to the rolling Tuscan landscape.
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Mont Blanc Massif
Incredible close-up views of the 'Roof of Europe,' including the Aiguille du Midi and surrounding glaciers.
Gran Paradiso
Fly over Italy's first national park, featuring jagged peaks and deep, green glacial valleys.
City of Turin
View the Mole Antonelliana and the geometric street grid of the Piedmontese capital against the Alpine backdrop.
Tuscan Countryside
The iconic rolling hills, vineyards, and cypress-lined avenues of Tuscany during the final descent into Florence.
Florence Approach
Depending on the wind, you may see the terracotta roof of the Duomo and the Giotto Bell Tower just before landing.
The right side is essential for the best view of Mont Blanc, which appears early in the flight. In the afternoon, the sun will be on this side, making photography tricky but lighting the mountain faces brilliantly. Pay close attention during the last 15 minutes for classic Tuscan scenery.
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Lake Geneva
Stunning views of the crescent-shaped Lac Léman and the Jet d'Eau shortly after takeoff from GVA.
Pennine Alps
Glimpse the iconic pyramid shape of the Matterhorn and the massive Monte Rosa massif in the distance.
Lake Maggiore
The northern tips of the Italian Lakes district, including the Borromean Islands, are visible during the cruise phase.
Milan & Po Valley
The dense urban sprawl of the Lombardy capital and the vast, flat agricultural plains of Northern Italy.
Northern Apennines
The rugged, forested ridges of the Apennine range as you cross from Emilia-Romagna into Tuscany.
Sit on the left for softer morning light when flying south-east. This side is better for spotting the distant high peaks of the central Swiss Alps. Watch for the sudden change in terrain as the mountains drop off into the flat Po Valley near Piacenza.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 483 km (300 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Arrival: FLR (43.810001, 11.2051)
Route Type: International
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