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LYS → BLQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Bologna)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the highest peaks of the Alps, including the Mont Blanc massif and views toward the Swiss border.
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Lyon Cityscape
Aerial view of the Rhône and Saône rivers converging in the historic city center shortly after takeoff.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe dominates the skyline to the north as the plane crosses the border.
The Matterhorn
The distinct pyramid shape of this iconic Swiss peak is often visible in the distance on clear days.
Aosta Valley
A deep glacial valley surrounded by 4,000-meter peaks as the flight enters Italian airspace.
Milan Skyline
The skyscrapers of Milan's Porta Nuova district appear across the flat Po Valley plains.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic alpine scenery. Morning flights provide excellent front-lighting on the northern mountain faces. Look out approximately 20 minutes after departure for the best mountain views.
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Spectacular glaciers and rugged peaks of the first national park established in France.
Gran Paradiso
Close-up vistas of the highest peak entirely within Italy and its surrounding protected wilderness.
Turin (Torino)
View the elegant grid layout of Piedmont's capital and the famous Mole Antonelliana spire.
Po Valley
The vast, lush agricultural heartland of Italy stretching toward the Apennine range.
San Luca Basilica
The iconic hilltop church overlooking Bologna is often visible during the final descent into BLQ.
The right side is ideal for seeing the city of Turin and the Gran Paradiso massif. During the final approach into Bologna, you will have a better view of the Apennine foothills and the city's red-tiled roofs if landing from the west.
Book Hotels in BolognaDistance: 504 km (313 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: LYS (45.725556, 5.081111)
Arrival: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)
Route Type: International
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