Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milano to Munich. The left side wins overall because while the right side has the lake district on departure, the left side during the flight tracks the Alpine chain from the Italian side through to the Bavarian foothills, and delivers the spectacular Alpine backdrop on approach into Munich. The sustained Alpine views on the left during cruise and the landing approach make it the stronger choice for the full journey.

During takeoff from Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Malpensa typically departs on runway 35R/35L heading north, so the right side faces northeast toward Lake Varese and Lake Maggiore. You get a clear view of the lake district as the aircraft climbs out, with the Alps beginning to fill the horizon ahead. Notable sights include: Lake Maggiore, Lake Varese, Lake Como (distant, northeast), foothills of the Prealps.

When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Munich typically lands on runway 26L/26R from the east, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east-northeast. The left side faces south toward the Bavarian Alps and the Isar valley, giving a clear view of the Alps as a dramatic backdrop behind the city. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps (Zugspitze massif on horizon), Isar River valley, Munich city center and Englischer Garten, Ammersee and Starnberger See lakes.

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

The route crosses the Austrian Alps near Innsbruck, passing over the Inn River valley and the Brenner Pass corridor. The Karwendel and Wetterstein ranges are visible below during the Alpine crossing. On the northern descent, the Bavarian foothills and the Isar-Inn river system come into view before the flat plateau leading into Munich.