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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Departing to the north typically offers breathtaking views of the Monte Rosa massif and the shimmering waters of Lake Maggiore on the left side.
Departing to the north typically offers breathtaking views of the Monte Rosa massif and the shimmering waters of Lake Maggiore on the left side.
The right side offers a direct, breathtaking view of the Mont Blanc massif and the stunning turquoise waters of Lake Annecy during the descent.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the most iconic landmarks of Southern Europe, including the highest peaks of the Alps, the glamorous French Riviera, and the entire Spanish Mediterranean coastline.
The left side provides the most dramatic scenery, starting with an immediate, close-up view of the high Italian Alps and Monte Rosa, followed by the stunningly clear turquoise waters of the Dalmatian Coast and the vast red sands of the An Nafud desert.
The right side offers a superior view of the high Alps immediately after takeoff and a higher probability of seeing Greenland's glaciers or the rugged New England coast depending on the day's jet stream.
The right side offers a superior panorama of the Italian lakes followed by the dramatic limestone peaks of the Dolomites and the highest glaciers of the Austrian Alps.
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Ligurian coastline and the spectacular turquoise waters of the Maddalena Archipelago during the final approach into Sardinia.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Swiss Alps, including the Monte Rosa massif and the Aletsch Glacier, while providing superior lighting during afternoon flights.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic mountain scenery in Europe and Western Asia, specifically the Italian Alps and the majestic Greater Caucasus range including Mount Elbrus.
The left side offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the highest peaks in the Bernese Oberland, including the Eiger and Jungfrau, followed by the heart of the Swiss Lake District and the Rhine Falls.
Flying north from Milan to Zurich takes you directly over the highest part of the Alps. The left side is generally superior as it offers a closer look at the massive Monte Rosa massif and the glaciated peaks of the Valais and Bernese Oberland during the short flight duration.
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the Mont Blanc massif shortly after takeoff and the unique volcanic landscape of the Chaîne des Puys during the mid-flight cruise.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic mountain ranges in Europe and Asia, including the spectacular Italian Dolomites and the towering Greater Caucasus range featuring Mount Elbrus.