At Bergamo Orio Al Serio in Bergamo: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Orobie Mountains (north), Pre-Alps ridgeline, Seriana Valley, Lake Endine (northeast), Po River plain (south).

When taking off from Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Bergamo's primary runways (10L/28R and 10R/28L) typically see departures toward the northwest or southeast. A left-side seat offers the best views of the Pre-Alps and Orobie Mountains rising dramatically to the north and northeast, which dominate the immediate departure corridor. You'll also see the Seriana Valley and Lake Endine if departing northwestward. Notable sights include: Orobie Mountains (north), Pre-Alps ridgeline, Seriana Valley, Lake Endine (northeast), Po River plain (south).

When landing at Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Bergamo's primary runway (10L/28R) typically handles most traffic, and approaches from the south mean you'll descend over the Lombardy plain with the Alps visible on the left. The left side also frames the Orobie Mountains and the approach path over the pre-Alps foothills, giving better views of the terrain leading into the airport. Notable sights include: Orobie Mountains (north), Bergamo old town on hillside (visible mid-descent), Lombardy plain agricultural grid, Lake Iseo (distant, southwest on clear days).

The best window seat at Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Bergamo (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.