About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Munich (MUC) to Split (SPU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Split. The left side captures the dramatic Austrian Alps crossing — including the Salzburg region and the Hohe Tauern range — during the cruise portion, and then delivers the stunning Dalmatian coast and island panorama on approach into Split. The right side has good Alpine views on departure but loses out during the cruise and arrival phases.
What can I see during takeoff from Munich in Munich?
During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Munich typically departs on runway 08R/26L or 08L/26R. Eastward departures (08) give the right side views toward the Bavarian foothills and the Inn Valley. Southward turns after departure bring the Alps into view on the right, with the Zugspitze massif and the Bavarian pre-Alps clearly visible. Notable sights include: Zugspitze (Germany's highest peak), Ammersee and Starnberger See lakes southwest of Munich, Inn Valley corridor, Bavarian pre-Alps foothills.
What can I see when landing at Split in Split?
When landing at Split (SPU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Split Airport (SPU) sits on the Kaštela Bay coast west of Split city. Aircraft typically approach from the northwest or northeast over the Adriatic and land on runway 05/23. An approach from the northwest on runway 05 puts the Dalmatian coast, the islands of Brač and Šolta, and Split's old town peninsula on the left side. Notable sights include: Island of Brač (largest Dalmatian island), Island of Šolta, Kaštela Bay, Split old town peninsula with Diocletian's Palace visible as a dense urban grid.
How long is the flight from Munich to Split?
The flight from Munich (MUC) to Split (SPU) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes.
What does the Munich to Split flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Austrian Alps including the Hohe Tauern range and Grossglockner area, then passes over the Karawanken Alps into Slovenia, crosses Ljubljana and the Slovenian karst plateau, enters Croatian airspace over Istria or the Kvarner Gulf, and follows the Dalmatian coast south toward Split with the Dinaric Alps visible inland and the Adriatic island chains below