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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most dramatic views of the jagged Dolomite peaks and the high glaciers of the Eastern Alps during the southward crossing.

Left Side Highlights
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Bavarian Foothills

Lush green alpine meadows and forests immediately south of Munich Airport.

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Hohe Tauern

Glaciated peaks of the main Alpine ridge, including views toward the Grossglockner.

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The Dolomites

Iconic limestone massifs like the Tre Cime di Lavaredo with their unique vertical rock faces.

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Venetian Plain

On very clear days, the distant shimmering of the Adriatic Sea and the Venetian lagoon is visible.

Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the best lighting on the rock faces. This side is superior for geological drama. Ensure a window seat in front of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion, which can blur mountain photography.

Right Side Highlights
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Lake Starnberg

A large, deep-blue lake south of Munich, often visible shortly after takeoff.

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Innsbruck Valley

The capital of Tyrol nestled deep between the Karwendel and Tux Alps.

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Brenner Pass

The historic transit route and lowest crossing point of the Central Alps.

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Lake Garda

The northern tip of Italy's largest lake is visible to the west during the transition to the Po Valley.

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Po Valley

The flat, fertile agricultural heartland of Italy stretching toward the Apennines.

Choose the right side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better visibility and less glare. This side offers a great perspective on the human geography of the Alps, specifically the major transit corridors like the Inn Valley.

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Route Information

Distance: 426 km (265 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 43 min

Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)

Arrival: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)

Route Type: International

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