Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Milano. The right side misses some of the Munich departure views but captures the most spectacular part of the flight: the Alpine crossing with the Inn Valley, Brenner Pass area, and Lake Maggiore on descent. The Lake Maggiore approach on the right is one of the more visually rewarding short-haul arrivals in Europe.

During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Munich's runways 08/26 and 08R/26L mean departures heading southwest toward Italy will typically turn south. The left side faces east and then south, giving views over Munich city center and the Bavarian foothills as you climb out. The right side faces west toward flat agricultural land with little of interest. Notable sights include: Munich city center and Marienplatz area, Isar River valley, Bavarian foothills (Voralpenland), Starnberger See lake to the southwest.

When landing at Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Malpensa's main runway 35L/17R means arrivals from the north typically approach from the north heading south. On the right side you get views over Lake Maggiore and its islands as you descend, which is the dominant visual feature of this approach. The left side faces west toward flat Po Valley farmland. Notable sights include: Lake Maggiore (Lago Maggiore) and the Borromean Islands, Ticino River valley, Po Valley agricultural plain, Alps receding to the north.

The flight from Munich (MUC) to Malpensa (MXP) takes Approximately 55-70 minutes.

The flight crosses directly over the Austrian and Italian Alps, passing near the Inn Valley and Brenner Pass corridor. The Ötztal Alps and Ortler massif are visible depending on exact routing. The transition from the Alpine terrain to the flat Po Valley is dramatic and happens quickly on descent. Lake Como may be visible to the east on the right side during descent.