Loading map...

TRN destination photo
BRU destination photo

TRNBRU

Which side of the plane to sit from Turin Airport (Torino) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?

Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a breathtaking perspective of the highest Swiss peaks and glaciers, including the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa, shortly after takeoff from Turin.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
🏔️

Matterhorn and Monte Rosa

Get a close-up look at these iconic jagged peaks in the Pennine Alps as you climb north from Turin.

❄️

Aletsch Glacier

See the massive river of ice snaking through the Swiss Bernese Alps from a high-altitude perspective.

💧

Lake Geneva

Glimpse the eastern tip of the crescent-shaped lake and the surrounding Swiss Riviera.

🏰

Luxembourg City

Look for the distinctive fortifications and deep river gorges of the Grand Duchy's capital midway through the flight.

The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun lights up the Alpine peaks from the east. The most dramatic scenery occurs within the first 20 minutes of flight. Have your camera ready immediately as you clear the clouds above the Po Valley for the high Alps.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
⛰️

Mont Blanc

Witness the towering granite massif of Europe's highest peak on the horizon to the west.

🌲

Jura Mountains

Observe the parallel ridges and deep valleys of this ancient range near the French-Swiss border.

🍾

Champagne Region

Fly over the rolling vineyards and historic towns of eastern France's most famous wine province.

🦁

Waterloo Lion's Mound

Spot the conical monument marking the site of the historic 1815 battle just south of Brussels.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. The view of Mont Blanc is the highlight, appearing roughly 10 minutes after departure. On clear days, the descent into Brussels offers a great view of the Waterloo monument south of the city.

Top Activities in Brussels
Route Information

Distance: 676 km (420 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min

Departure: TRN (45.200802, 7.64963)

Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)

Route Type: International

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.