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WAW → LIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw) to Milano Linate Airport (Milan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a dramatic crossing of the High Alps and an iconic low-altitude view of the Milanese skyline and Lake Como during the descent into Linate.
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Prague Panoramas
The Vltava River and historic bridges of the Czech capital are often visible mid-flight.
Austrian Alps
Fly over the snow-capped Hohe Tauern National Park and Austria's highest glaciers.
Lake Como
The deep blue waters of the Y-shaped lake surrounded by steep forested mountains.
Milan City Center
Close-up views of the Duomo, Sforza Castle, and the modern Porta Nuova skyscrapers.
San Siro Stadium
The massive football cathedral is frequently visible during the final maneuvering for Linate.
The right side is unbeatable for the approach into Linate, which is located very close to the city center. Sit here for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Alps. Keep window shades up as soon as you cross the Italian border; the transition from high mountains to the lake district happens quickly.
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Warsaw Suburbs
View of the Vistula River and the southern districts of Warsaw during climb out.
Tatra Mountains
Stunning aerial view of the jagged peaks and glacial lakes on the Poland-Slovakia border.
The Dolomites
The UNESCO-listed pale mountains of Northern Italy featuring unique rock formations.
Lake Garda
A sprawling view of Italy's largest lake stretching from the Alps into the Po Valley.
Lombardy Plains
The patchwork of green fields and industrial hubs leading into Milan.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. The Tatra mountains appear roughly 30 minutes after takeoff. In winter, the snow-covered Dolomites are particularly striking just before the descent begins. Watch for the northern tip of Lake Garda as you enter Italian airspace.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 1,134 km (705 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Arrival: LIN (45.445099, 9.27674)
Route Type: International
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