The right side wins mainly on the approach into Milan, where the Alpine foothills, Monte Rosa, and Lake Maggiore create a dramatic contrast with the flat plain below — the left side has no comparable terrain feature throughout the flight.
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Flight Path
London to Milano is 597 miles (961 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Cruise passes over eastern France near Dijon, the Jura Mountains, and the western edge of Switzerland before descending toward the Alps and the Po Valley into Milan.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LTN
RIGHTDeparting LTN on runway 25, the climb curves south over Buckinghamshire and Berkshire countryside before heading toward the Channel; neither side has major landmarks, but the right side offers glimpses of the Thames Valley and the beginnings of the turn toward France.
Landing at MXP
RIGHTOn approach into Malpensa from the north, the descent tracks down past the Alpine foothills, with the jagged peaks of the Pennine Alps and Monte Rosa visible off the right side before the aircraft levels out over the Lombardy plain and Lake Maggiore comes into view just west of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Luton (LTN) to Malpensa (MXP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Milano. The right side wins mainly on the approach into Milan, where the Alpine foothills, Monte Rosa, and Lake Maggiore create a dramatic contrast with the flat plain below — the left side has no comparable terrain feature throughout the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Luton in London?
During takeoff from Luton (LTN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LTN on runway 25, the climb curves south over Buckinghamshire and Berkshire countryside before heading toward the Channel; neither side has major landmarks, but the right side offers glimpses of the Thames Valley and the beginnings of the turn toward France. Notable sights include: Chiltern Hills, Thames Valley farmland, distant London suburbs.
What can I see when landing at Malpensa in Milano?
When landing at Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Malpensa from the north, the descent tracks down past the Alpine foothills, with the jagged peaks of the Pennine Alps and Monte Rosa visible off the right side before the aircraft levels out over the Lombardy plain and Lake Maggiore comes into view just west of the airport. Notable sights include: Pennine Alps, Monte Rosa massif, Lake Maggiore, Lombardy plain.
How long is the flight from London to Milano?
The flight from Luton (LTN) to Malpensa (MXP) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 597 miles (961 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Milano flight path pass over?
Cruise passes over eastern France near Dijon, the Jura Mountains, and the western edge of Switzerland before descending toward the Alps and the Po Valley into Milan.