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GVA → LUG
Which side of the plane to sit from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva) to Lugano Airport (Lugano)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the Alps, including the Mont Blanc massif and the unmistakable Matterhorn.
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Mont Blanc
Breathtaking views of Western Europe's highest peak shortly after takeoff from Geneva.
The Matterhorn
The world-famous pyramid-shaped peak is clearly visible as the flight crosses the Valais region.
Monte Rosa Massif
Views of the Dufourspitze, the highest point in Switzerland, along the Italian border.
Lake Maggiore
The stunning transition into the southern Alps and the Mediterranean microclimate of Ticino.
Aletsch Glacier
The largest glacier in the Alps can often be spotted stretching through the high valleys.
This is the premier side for mountain lovers. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes into the flight for the Matterhorn. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the southern faces of the Alps. Avoid wing-side seats for the best vertical views into the valleys during the steep descent into Lugano.
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Lake Geneva
Aerial view of the crescent-shaped Lac Léman and the Geneva Jet d'Eau immediately after departure.
Lavaux Vineyards
The UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards along the northern shore of the lake near Lausanne.
Bernese Alps
Distant views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks piercing the northern horizon.
Fribourg Region
Picturesque Swiss villages and rolling green hills transitioning into the Prealps.
Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look out early to see the Lausanne shoreline. In winter, the low sun creates beautiful shadows across the Bernese Oberland peaks in the distance.
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Get eSIMs for SwitzerlandDistance: 217 km (135 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 22 min
Departure: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Arrival: LUG (46.00429916379999, 8.9105796814)
Route Type: Domestic
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