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LGW → LIN
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Milano Linate Airport (Milan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Swiss and Italian Alps, followed by a scenic descent over the Lombardy lakes and a panoramic view of Milan's historic center on the final approach to Linate.
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The English Channel
Clear views of the white cliffs near Beachy Head and the busy shipping lanes of the Dover Strait.
Swiss Alps & Jura
Spectacular vistas of snow-capped peaks and the dramatic limestone ridges of the Jura Mountains.
Lake Como
Breathtaking aerial views of the deep blue Y-shaped lake surrounded by steep forested mountains.
Milan City Center
On the final approach to runway 36, you can spot the Duomo di Milano and the Porta Nuova skyscrapers.
Choose a window seat in front of the wing for unobstructed views of the Alps. Evening flights are particularly beautiful as the sun sets over the peaks to the west, illuminating the mountains in pink hues.
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Parisian Outskirts
On clear days, the distant silhouette of Paris and the Eiffel Tower may be visible to the west.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Europe often dominates the horizon to the west as you cross the Alpine range.
Po Valley
The vast, geometric patchwork of the fertile Italian plains becomes visible as the plane descends.
San Siro Stadium
A potential glimpse of the iconic 'Scala del Calcio' football stadium during the western circuit.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for Mont Blanc approximately 15 minutes before the descent begins.
Book Hotels in MilanDistance: 943 km (586 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: LIN (45.445099, 9.27674)
Route Type: International
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