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LJU → ZRH
Which side of the plane to sit from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (Ljubljana) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Alps, from the Julian Alps in Slovenia to the Swiss Glarus Alps, ending with a view of Lake Zurich.
Triglav & Julian Alps
Slovenia's highest peak and its surrounding limestone giants are visible immediately after takeoff.
Hohe Tauern Range
The glaciated peaks of the Austrian Alps dominate the southern horizon midway through the flight.
Glarus Alps
As you enter Swiss airspace, the jagged, snow-dusted ridges of the Glarus region provide a spectacular panorama.
Lake Zurich
During the final descent, the left side typically looks directly over the sparkling waters of the lake and the city skyline.
Book a window seat on the left for the best morning light on the peaks. The flight is short, so keep your camera ready from the moment the seatbelt sign goes off. Winter offers the most dramatic, snow-covered scenery, but summer provides better visibility of the deep blue Alpine lakes.
Karawanks Range
Watch the rugged border between Slovenia and Austria slide by shortly after departure.
Lake Constance
On the horizon to the north, you can see the massive 'Bodensee' where Switzerland, Germany, and Austria meet.
Swiss Plateau
See the transition from the high mountains to the green, rolling hills and dense villages of northern Switzerland.
Zürich Airport View
As the plane banks for its final approach, you often get a full layout view of the airport's complex runway system.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. It provides a great perspective of the transition from the Alps to the flatter Swiss Plateau. Keep an eye out for Lake Constance on the distant right if the sky is clear.
Distance: 470 km (292 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 47 min
Departure: LJU (46.223701, 14.4576)
Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Route Type: International
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