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MXP → LCA
Which side of the plane to sit from Malpensa International Airport (Milano) to Larnaca International Airport (Larnaca)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Italian Adriatic coastline, the deep blue of the Ionian Sea, and a panoramic approach along the southern Cypriot coast including the Larnaca Salt Lake.
Po Valley & Alps
Dramatic views of the northern Italian plains with the snow-capped Alps visible on the horizon during takeoff.
Gargano Peninsula
The distinct 'spur' of the Italian boot jutting out into the Adriatic Sea.
The Peloponnese
The historic southern peninsula of Greece featuring deep bays and mountainous terrain.
Rhodes & Dodecanese
Large Greek islands visible as the flight path transitions toward the eastern Mediterranean.
Larnaca Salt Lake
A stunning view of the salt lake and the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque during the final approach to LCA.
This is the preferred side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh sun and capture the golden hour over the Mediterranean. You will have the best views of the Italian coast and the beautiful southern shoreline of Cyprus near Limassol during the descent.
Apennine Range
Aerial view of the rugged mountain spine of Italy shortly after departing the Po Valley.
Balkan Coastline
Distant views of the jagged Albanian and Montenegrin shores as the flight crosses the Adriatic.
Mainland Greece
Perspective of the mountainous Greek interior and the coastal regions near Athens.
Aegean Archipelago
Dozens of small, white-washed islands scattered across the deep blue Aegean Sea.
Kyrenia Mountains
The narrow and dramatic mountain range running along the northern coast of Cyprus during descent.
Sit on this side for morning flights if you want to see the Balkan coast, but be prepared for direct sunlight. During the approach to Larnaca, this side often provides views of the Nicosia region and the Pentadaktylos mountains.
Distance: 2,413 km (1,499 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Arrival: LCA (34.875099182128906, 33.62490081787109)
Route Type: International
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