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STN → BLQ
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Bologna)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Western Alps, including legendary peaks like Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, as well as the transition from the French plains to the Italian mountains.
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White Cliffs of Dover
Iconic limestone cliffs and the busy English Channel shipping lanes upon exiting UK airspace.
Parisian Basin
Broad views of the French countryside with the distant silhouette of Paris visible in high-visibility conditions.
Lake Geneva
The massive crescent-shaped blue lake with the city of Geneva at its western tip.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in the Alps, standing at 4,807 meters, usually passes close to the right side.
The Matterhorn
The distinct, jagged pyramid shape of the world's most photographed mountain.
Po Valley
The vast, green agricultural heartland of Northern Italy as the plane begins its final descent.
The right side is the 'mountain' side for this route. Approximately 50-60 minutes into the flight, the Alps will appear. For the best photography, choose a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat haze, and try to book a mid-morning flight when the sun illuminates the southern faces of the peaks.
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Thames Estuary
Aerial view of the industrial and natural landscape where the River Thames meets the North Sea.
Champagne Region
Neat, geometric patterns of world-famous vineyards across the rolling hills of Eastern France.
Strasbourg and the Rhine
The winding Rhine River and the historic city of Strasbourg near the French-German border.
Central Swiss Alps
Panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks in the Bernese Oberland.
Lake Garda
On clear days during descent, Italy's largest lake is often visible to the northeast.
Sit on the left if you prefer views of the sunrise on early morning flights or want to see the central Swiss peaks. On approach to Bologna, this side often offers a better view of the city center if the aircraft performs a standard approach from the north.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 1,155 km (718 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)
Route Type: International
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