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LGW → SZG
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Salzburg Airport (Salzburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is the clear winner for this route, offering a spectacular continuous panorama of the Northern Limestone Alps and the iconic Lake Constance during the latter half of the flight.
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Beachy Head
The dramatic white chalk cliffs of the English coastline visible within minutes of takeoff.
Black Forest
The dense, dark evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald mountain range in southwestern Germany.
Lake Constance
A massive blue expanse known as the Bodensee, bordering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Tyrol Alps
Jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Austrian Alps that dominate the horizon as you enter Austrian airspace.
Untersberg Massif
The giant limestone mountain that looms over Salzburg Airport, seen extremely close during the final approach.
Sit on the right for the best mountain views. As you descend, the plane often flies parallel to the Alpine ridge, offering incredible photo opportunities. Aim for a seat in front of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Untersberg mountain during landing. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting on the mountain faces.
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The Weald
Lush rolling hills and ancient woodlands of South East England shortly after departing Gatwick.
Rhine Valley
Distances views of the winding Rhine river and the historic industrial heartlands of Western Germany.
Munich Skyline
On clear days, the Bavarian capital and its distinctive Allianz Arena are visible during the descent.
Chiemsee
Bavaria's largest lake, featuring the Herrenchiemsee Palace on its central island, often passed just before arrival.
Salzburg Altstadt
A glimpse of the medieval city center and the Hohensalzburg Fortress if the plane approaches from the north.
The left side is best for seeing the urban sprawl of Munich and the sprawling Chiemsee lake. If the flight performs a circle to land from the south (Runway 33), the left side can provide a brief but stunning view of the Salzburg city skyline. Morning flights are ideal to avoid direct sun glare on this side.
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Get eSIMs for AustriaDistance: 1,022 km (635 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: SZG (47.7933006287, 13.0043001175)
Route Type: International
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