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Which side of the plane to sit from London Luton Airport (London) to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice)?

Our Recommendation
9.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers an extraordinary vantage point of the snow-capped French Alps and the iconic sweep of the Baie des Anges and Nice's Promenade des Anglais during the final descent.

Left Side Highlights
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Greater London

Aerial views of the northern London periphery and Hertfordshire countryside shortly after take-off from Luton.

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English Channel

The crossing from the White Cliffs area toward the French coastline at high altitude.

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French Alps

Unrivaled views of the high Alpine peaks, often including Mont Blanc in the distance, especially on clear days.

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Gorges du Verdon

The striking turquoise waters and deep limestone cliffs of Europe's most famous canyon visible during descent.

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Promenade des Anglais

The legendary palm-lined waterfront of Nice as the plane performs its final turn over the Mediterranean.

Book a window seat on the left for the most dramatic Alpine scenery. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you or to the right, providing perfect lighting for photography of the mountains. During the 'Riviera Arrival', the left side provides the classic view of the city of Nice and the turquoise coastline.

Right Side Highlights
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Parisian Horizon

On clear days, the distant sprawl of Paris and the Eiffel Tower may be visible far to the west.

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Rhône Valley

Views of the winding Rhône river and the world-renowned vineyards of the Burgundy and Provence regions.

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Massif Central

The rugged, ancient volcanic landscape of south-central France can be seen in the distance.

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Esterel Coast

Striking red volcanic rock formations of the Esterel Massif and the yacht-filled bays of Cannes and Antibes.

The right side is excellent for viewing the sun setting over the French interior on late afternoon flights. It also offers a great perspective of the Lérins Islands and the red cliffs of the Esterel just before landing. Choose this side if you want to avoid direct glare during the midday southbound flight path.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,074 km (667 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min

Departure: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)

Arrival: NCE (43.658401489300005, 7.215869903560001)

Route Type: International

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