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LIN → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Milano Linate Airport (Milan) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic geographic features on this route, including the Julian Alps and a spectacular parallel view of the Southern Carpathian mountain range as you enter Romania.
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Julian Alps
Soon after departure, view the jagged limestone peaks of the Slovenian Alps, including Mount Triglav.
Lake Balaton
Glimpse the long, turquoise stretch of Central Europe's largest lake located in western Hungary.
Transylvanian Alps
A breathtaking view of the Făgăraș and Bucegi mountains, the highest and most rugged peaks in Romania.
Sibiu and Brașov
Spot these historic Transylvanian cities nestled in the valleys at the foot of the Carpathian mountains.
For the best visibility of the Carpathians, choose a morning flight to have the sun at your back. During winter months, the snow-capped peaks of the Făgăraș range are exceptionally photogenic. Watch for the sharp transition from the flat Pannonian Basin into the rugged Romanian highlands approximately 45 minutes before landing.
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Venetian Lagoon
On clear days, look south shortly after takeoff to see the distant sparkle of the Adriatic Sea near Venice.
Zagreb Skyline
The Croatian capital is often visible as you transition from the Italian plains into the Balkan Peninsula.
The Danube River
Multiple sightings of the winding Danube as it snakes through Serbia and forms the border with Romania.
Iron Gates Gorge
Witness the dramatic point where the Danube cuts through the mountains between the Balkans and the Carpathians.
Wallachian Plain
The vast, fertile agricultural heartland of southern Romania leading into the Bucharest approach.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights, offering a warm golden hour glow over the Danube. Keep an eye out for the distinctive 'S' curves of the river near Belgrade. If landing from the east, you might see the massive Palace of the Parliament in central Bucharest just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in BucharestDistance: 1,323 km (822 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: LIN (45.445099, 9.27674)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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