Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Munich. While the right side has a decent Luton departure, the left side wins overall for the spectacular Alpine approach into Munich — one of the best mountain views available on any European short-haul route. The left side also tracks the Rhine valley and Black Forest during the mid-flight portion.

During takeoff from Luton (LTN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Luton typically departs on runway 08 (eastbound) or 26 (westbound). On the more common eastbound departure heading toward the continent, the right side gives views over the Chiltern Hills and the northern outskirts of London including Watford and St Albans. The route then curves southeast before heading east, keeping the London basin visible on the right. Notable sights include: Chiltern Hills escarpment, St Albans town, M1 motorway corridor, Watford urban area.

When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Munich Airport typically uses runways 08L/R (eastbound landings) or 26L/R (westbound). On approach from the west-northwest, the left side faces south and gives clear views of the Bavarian Alps including the Zugspitze massif and the Karwendel range rising dramatically above the flat Bavarian plain. The contrast between the flat Munich basin and the sudden Alpine wall is one of the most striking aerial views in central Europe. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps (Zugspitze massif), Karwendel range, Ammersee lake, Munich city center.

The flight from Luton (LTN) to Munich (MUC) takes Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours.

The flight crosses the English Channel near Calais, then tracks over Belgium and into Germany passing near Cologne and Frankfurt. The Rhine valley is visible in the mid-flight section. As the route enters Bavaria, the landscape transitions from the Rhine-Main lowlands to the Swabian Alb plateau before the dramatic flat Bavarian plain opens up ahead of the Alps.