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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Munich (MUC)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Munich. The Alpine approach into Munich on the right side is the single most spectacular visual moment of this flight. While the left side at Gatwick offers good London views, the right side during descent gives you the full Bavarian Alps panorama plus the Starnberger See and Ammersee lakes — hard to beat.

What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick's runway 26L/08R runs roughly east-west. Departing eastbound on 08R, a left-side seat looks north over the Surrey Hills and the southern sprawl of Greater London, including the Thames snaking through the city. Departing westbound on 26L, the left side still captures the North Downs and the Weald below. Notable sights include: Thames river corridor and central London skyline to the north, Surrey Hills AONB, the Weald of Kent and Sussex patchwork farmland, M25 motorway arc.

What can I see when landing at Munich in Munich?

When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Munich airport sits northeast of the city. Aircraft typically approach from the west or northwest on runway 08R/26L. On a westerly approach, the right side faces south toward the Bavarian Alps, with the full panorama of the northern Alpine chain — including the Zugspitze massif — visible as a dramatic wall on the horizon. The left side faces north over flat Bavarian farmland. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps including the Zugspitze massif, Ammersee and Starnberger See lakes southwest of Munich, Munich city centre with the Marienplatz area, Isar river valley.

How long is the flight from London to Munich?

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Munich (MUC) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

What does the London to Munich flight path pass over?

The route crosses the English Channel near Calais, then tracks over northern France and Belgium. Over Germany it passes south of Frankfurt and crosses the Swabian Alb plateau before descending into Bavaria. The Rhine valley is visible around the French-German border area, and on clear days the Black Forest appears as a dark elevated plateau to the south of the flight path.