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LTN → MPL
Which side of the plane to sit from London Luton Airport (London) to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (Montpellier)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior journey across the historic Normandy coastline, the lush Loire Valley chateaux, and the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Massif Central before descending over the wild Camargue wetlands.
Thames Valley
View the green corridors of the Thames Valley and the outskirts of Windsor early in the flight.
Alabaster Coast
The dramatic white chalk cliffs of Normandy near Dieppe are often visible as the plane enters French airspace.
Loire Valley
Fly over the 'Garden of France,' spotting grand chateaux nestled along the river banks south of Orléans.
Massif Central
Breathtaking views of the Puys (dormant volcanoes) and the rugged, mountainous landscapes of Auvergne.
Camargue Wetlands
Unique aerial perspectives of the salt pans and marshlands known for pink flamingos on the final descent.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights as the low sun illuminates the volcanoes of the Massif Central. Keep your camera ready approximately 20 minutes before landing for the dramatic transition from mountains to the Mediterranean coast.
London & Thames
Catch a glimpse of the winding River Thames and the iconic London skyline shortly after takeoff from Luton.
Straits of Dover
Glimpse the narrowest part of the English Channel with views toward the white cliffs of Kent in the distance.
Greater Paris
On clear days, observe the distant urban sprawl of the French capital as the aircraft tracks south.
Rhône Valley
Look for the silver ribbon of the Rhône River winding through vineyards as you approach the Mediterranean.
Etang de l'Or
Stunning coastal lagoons and salt marshes are visible immediately before touchdown at Montpellier airport.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct solar glare. This side is also excellent for viewing the coastal lagoons on the final approach if the aircraft lands from the east over the sea.
Distance: 978 km (608 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)
Arrival: MPL (43.57619857788086, 3.96301007270813)
Route Type: International
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