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HAM → MXP
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Malpensa International Airport (Milano)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the High Alps and an incredible close-up of Lake Maggiore during the final descent into Malpensa.
The Black Forest
Expansive views of the dark, dense evergreen canopy in Southwestern Germany.
Lake Constance West
View of the Untersee section and the historic city of Konstanz.
Central Swiss Alps
Breathtaking high-altitude panoramas of snow-capped peaks and deep Swiss valleys.
Monte Rosa Massif
The second highest peak in the Alps is often visible on the horizon during the alpine crossing.
Lake Maggiore
A stunning close-up of the lake and the Borromean Islands during the standard approach to MXP.
The right side is the 'photographer’s choice' for this route. Aim for an afternoon flight to see the sun illuminating the Alpine glaciers. As the plane descends into Malpensa, the proximity to Lake Maggiore offers some of the best airport approach views in Europe.
Hamburg Skyline
Aerial view of the Alster Lake, Elbe River, and the Elbphilharmonie shortly after takeoff.
Harz Mountains
The northernmost mountain range in Germany, featuring the Brocken peak.
Lake Constance
The massive 'Bodensee' marking the border between Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Bernese Alps
Clear views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks if the flight path tracks centrally.
Lake Como
The distinctive Y-shaped glacial lake visible as the aircraft begins its descent into Italy.
Sit in the front half of the cabin for the best view of the German landscape. Morning flights provide excellent natural lighting for the Alps on this side. During the final 15 minutes, watch for the sprawling city of Milan to the southeast.
Distance: 894 km (556 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Route Type: International
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