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LYS → MUC
Which side of the plane to sit from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon) to Munich Airport (Munich)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the High Alps. During the flight, you parallel the mountain range, providing continuous views of snow-capped peaks, including early glimpses of Mont Blanc and the Bernese Oberland.
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Mont Blanc Massif
Shortly after takeoff from LYS, Western Europe's highest peak is visible to the southeast.
Lake Geneva Panorama
The southern shore and the dramatic rise of the Chablais Alps directly from the water.
Bernese Oberland
Distant but majestic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks during mid-cruise.
Bregenz Bay
The eastern tip of Lake Constance where the mountains meet the water in Austria.
Allgäu Alps
As you descend toward Munich, look for the jagged peaks of the Bavarian and Austrian border.
The right side is significantly more scenic for mountain lovers. Choose a seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Alps. In winter, the late afternoon sun (around 4:00 PM) creates a spectacular golden hour glow over the snow-covered peaks.
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Geneva and Lake Geneva
A clear view of the Jet d'Eau and the sprawling northern shore of the crescent lake.
Swiss Jura Range
Long, rolling limestone ridges that define the border between France and Switzerland.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
The northern shoreline, featuring the Zeppelin town of Friedrichshafen and the island of Lindau.
Bavarian Countryside
Lush green farmlands and organized forest patches typical of Southern Germany.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while viewing the Swiss Plateau. This side is also better if the flight approach enters Munich from the north, offering a view of the Allianz Arena.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 586 km (364 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: LYS (45.725556, 5.081111)
Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Route Type: International
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