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WAW → MXP
Which side of the plane to sit from Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw) to Malpensa International Airport (Milano)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a superior viewing experience, featuring the high peaks of the Central Alps and a stunning final descent alongside the shores of Lake Maggiore before landing.
Vistula River
Trace the path of Poland's longest river as it meanders through the Mazovian lowlands.
Bohemian Forest
Cross the lush, rolling green hills and dense forests of the Czech Republic and Bavaria.
Swiss-Italian Alps
Spectacular close-up views of the 4,000-meter peaks including the Bernina Range.
Lake Maggiore
The aircraft typically banks near this massive alpine lake, offering views of the Borromean Islands.
Ticino Valley
A low-altitude look at the river Ticino and the regional parks surrounding Malpensa Airport.
The right side is essential for the approach into MXP, as the airport lies just south of the Great Lakes. Request a window seat away from the wing to capture photos of Lake Maggiore. Seasonal snow cover in winter makes the Alpine crossing especially dramatic.
Warsaw Departure
View the expanding cityscape of Warsaw and the National Stadium shortly after takeoff.
The High Tatras
On clear days, the jagged granite peaks of the Tatra Mountains are visible to the south.
Vienna & Danube
Aerial views of the Austrian capital and the winding Danube river as you cross into Alpine territory.
Eastern Alps
Fly over the snow-capped Austrian ranges including the Hohe Tauern and Zillertal Alps.
Po Valley
The industrial and agricultural heart of Northern Italy unfolds as the plane descends south of the mountains.
Choose a seat in the back half of the cabin for unobstructed views of the Alps. This side is particularly scenic during morning flights when the sun illuminates the mountains from the east.
Distance: 1,150 km (715 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Arrival: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Route Type: International
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