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RIX → BGY
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (Bergamo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Central Alps and the stunning Italian lakes like Como and Iseo during the final approach, while generally avoiding direct sun glare on southward flights.
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Baltic Coastline
Panoramic views of the Gulf of Riga and the Curonian Spit during the initial climb out of Latvia.
Berlin & Brandenburg
Potential views of the sprawling German capital and the surrounding lake districts of Brandenburg.
Central Alpine Ridge
A spectacular traverse over the snow-capped Austrian and Swiss Alps, including glaciers and deep valleys.
Lake Como & Iseo
Breathtaking views of the narrow, steep-sided glacial lakes as the plane descends toward Bergamo.
Città Alta
The historic walled upper city of Bergamo often becomes visible just moments before touchdown at BGY.
The right side is the 'cool' side for photography as it faces away from the sun on most midday flights. The final 15 minutes of the flight provide the most dramatic scenery; ensure your window is clear of frost for the Alpine descent.
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Warsaw Skyline
Aerial views of the Vistula River and the modern skyscrapers of the Polish capital.
The High Tatras
The highest range of the Carpathian Mountains visible in the distance along the Polish-Slovak border.
The Dolomites
Jagged, pale peaks of the Italian Dolomites appearing as the flight enters Italian airspace.
Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake is often visible to the south-east during the descent into the Lombardy region.
Morning flights are best for the left side to keep the sun behind the aircraft. Keep an eye out for the transition from the flat Masovian Plain to the rising peaks of the Carpathians and Alps.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 1,590 km (988 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: BGY (45.673901, 9.70417)
Route Type: International
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