The right side delivers a more dramatic and varied experience — dramatic Alpine peaks during climb-out and a stunning Adriatic island-and-coastline approach into Split — while the left side offers comparatively flat inland terrain for most of the flight.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Austrian and Slovenian Alps, passing near the Julian Alps and Karst plateau before descending toward the Adriatic coastline near Split.
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Takeoff from MUC
RIGHTDeparting MUC to the southeast, the right side faces west/southwest where the jagged peaks of the Bavarian Alps and Dolomites rise into view as the aircraft climbs over the Alpine foothills. The left side mostly shows the flatter Austrian countryside and Salzburg basin.

Landing at SPU
RIGHTOn approach into SPU, the aircraft typically descends over the Adriatic, giving right-side passengers sweeping views of the turquoise sea, the Dalmatian islands, and the Split coastline as the plane banks toward runway 23. The left side faces inland toward the more monotonous Dinaric Alps foothills.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Munich (MUC) to Split (SPU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Split. The right side delivers a more dramatic and varied experience — dramatic Alpine peaks during climb-out and a stunning Adriatic island-and-coastline approach into Split — while the left side offers comparatively flat inland terrain for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Munich in Munich?
During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MUC to the southeast, the right side faces west/southwest where the jagged peaks of the Bavarian Alps and Dolomites rise into view as the aircraft climbs over the Alpine foothills. The left side mostly shows the flatter Austrian countryside and Salzburg basin. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps, Zugspitze massif, Dolomite peaks, Inn River valley.
What can I see when landing at Split in Split?
When landing at Split (SPU), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into SPU, the aircraft typically descends over the Adriatic, giving right-side passengers sweeping views of the turquoise sea, the Dalmatian islands, and the Split coastline as the plane banks toward runway 23. The left side faces inland toward the more monotonous Dinaric Alps foothills. Notable sights include: Adriatic Sea, Brač Island, Split harbor and old town, Dinaric coastal ridge.
How long is the flight from Munich to Split?
The flight from Munich (MUC) to Split (SPU) takes 1h 20m.
What does the Munich to Split flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Austrian and Slovenian Alps, passing near the Julian Alps and Karst plateau before descending toward the Adriatic coastline near Split.