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Which side of the plane to sit from Lamezia Terme Airport (Lamezia) to Munich Airport (Munich)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic transition of the flight: the Venetian Lagoon and the jagged peaks of the Dolomites.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Venetian Lagoon

An iconic view of the historic islands of Venice and the surrounding marshy lagoon.

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The Dolomites

Incredible proximity to the jagged, pale limestone peaks of UNESCO-listed Northern Italy.

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Grossglockner Region

Snow-capped peaks and high-altitude glaciers of the Hohe Tauern range in Austria.

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Lake Chiemsee

Known as the Bavarian Sea, featuring the Herreninsel and Fraueninsel islands.

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Bavarian Countryside

Neat agricultural patterns and small villages characteristic of the approach to MUC.

The right side is the 'Alpine' side. For the best photography of the Dolomites, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the eastern rock faces. Look out approximately 45-50 minutes into the flight for the sudden transition from the flat Po Valley to the vertical walls of the Alps.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Tyrrhenian Coastline

Clear views of the rugged Calabrian and Campanian cliffs shortly after departure.

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Rome and Vatican City

On clear days, the urban sprawl of the Eternal City and the dome of St. Peter's are visible to the west.

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Apennine Mountains

The 'backbone of Italy' offers rolling green and brown ridges throughout the mid-flight.

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Lake Starnberg

A massive glacial lake in Bavaria visible during the final descent into Munich.

Sit on the left for sunset views on evening flights. This side provides a better look at the Italian western coastline and the sprawling suburbs of Rome. In winter, the late afternoon sun will hit this side directly, so keep the window shade handy.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,110 km (690 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min

Departure: SUF (38.905399, 16.2423)

Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)

Route Type: International

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