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LCY → LIN
Which side of the plane to sit from London City Airport (London) to Milano Linate Airport (Milan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is generally superior for this route as it offers the most dramatic views of the highest Alpine peaks, including Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, followed by an iconic aerial perspective of the Milanese skyline and San Siro Stadium on final approach.
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Greenwich & O2 Arena
If departing West, enjoy a low-altitude pass over the Royal Observatory and the iconic white dome.
White Cliffs of Dover
Glimpse the famous chalk cliffs and the English Channel crossing point if the flight path tracks south.
Mont Blanc & Matterhorn
The highlight of the route, offering a majestic panorama of Western Europe's highest summits.
Aosta Valley
Rugged Italian mountain terrain and glacial valleys as the plane begins its descent into Lombardy.
Milan City Center
On the standard approach to Linate, see the Duomo and the modern skyscrapers of Porta Nuova.
The right side is essential for peak Alpine photography. Aim for a mid-day flight for the best overhead lighting on the glaciers. Be ready with your camera approximately 50 minutes after departure for the mountains. Note that winter flights offer stunning snow-capped contrast, though dusk flights provide a beautiful 'Alpenglow' effect.
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Thames Estuary
View the intricate industrial docks and winding water channels as you depart London City's unique runway.
Kent Downs
The 'Garden of England' reveals rolling green hills and traditional oast houses shortly after takeoff.
Vosges Mountains
Dense forested ridges and deep valleys located in Eastern France near the German border.
Bernese Alps
Distant views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks as you traverse Swiss airspace.
Lake Como
Look down for the deep blue, Y-shaped alpine lake just minutes before entering the Milan terminal area.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side is excellent for seeing the Italian Lake District in the final 15 minutes of the flight. If departing toward the east, you will get a clear view of the Dartford Crossing and the Kentish coast.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 956 km (594 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: LCY (51.505299, 0.055277999999999994)
Arrival: LIN (45.445099, 9.27674)
Route Type: International
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