Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Munich. While the right side wins at takeoff, the left side delivers more across the full flight — the Arabian Sea coastline during the climb over western India, the Persian Gulf from altitude, and critically the Alpine approach into Munich which is one of the most dramatic airport approaches in Europe. The Bavarian Alps on the left during descent are the highlight of the journey.

During takeoff from Bangalore (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. BLR typically departs on runway 09 heading east, or runway 27 heading west. On the more common westward departures (RWY 27), the right side gives you a clear view of Bangalore city center and the urban sprawl to the south. On eastward departures, the right side picks up the Nandi Hills rising to about 4,800 ft roughly 35 miles north of the airport. Notable sights include: Nandi Hills (visible on right during eastward climb-out), Bangalore city center and Ulsoor Lake, Hesaraghatta reservoir to the northwest, Deccan Plateau flatlands stretching to the horizon.

When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. MUC typically lands on runways 08 or 26. On the common westward approach (RWY 26), aircraft come in from the east over flat Bavarian farmland, and the left side offers a clear view of Munich city center including the Marienplatz area and the English Garden. On eastward landings (RWY 08), the left side picks up the Alps on the southern horizon during the approach. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps on the southern horizon (visible 50-80 miles distant), Munich city center and English Garden, Isar River winding through the city, Ammersee and Starnberger See lakes to the southwest.

The flight from Bangalore (BLR) to Munich (MUC) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.

The route tracks northwest from Bangalore across the Deccan Plateau, over the Western Ghats and the Gujarat coast near the Gulf of Khambhat, then across the Arabian Sea and over Oman or the UAE. The flight crosses Iran's central plateau and the Zagros Mountains, then passes over eastern Turkey or the Caucasus region, crosses the Black Sea or southeastern Europe, transits over the Austrian or Bavarian Alps before descending into Munich. The Zagros Mountains of Iran and the Alps are the two most visually dramatic features of the cruise portion.