The left side wins on both ends: a coastal departure over the Thames Estuary and English Channel, followed by an Alpine-fringed approach into Bergamo. The right side offers mostly featureless plains and open water for most of the flight.
Flight Path
Flight path crosses the English Channel, northern France, Belgium or Luxembourg, and Switzerland's edge before descending over the Alps into the Lombardy plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Stansted (STN) to Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Bergamo. The left side wins on both ends: a coastal departure over the Thames Estuary and English Channel, followed by an Alpine-fringed approach into Bergamo. The right side offers mostly featureless plains and open water for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Stansted in London?
During takeoff from Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Stansted heading south-east then turning across the Channel, the left side offers views over the Thames Estuary and Kent coastline before crossing to France. It's a more defined coastal transition than the right side sees. Notable sights include: Thames Estuary, Kent coastline, Straits of Dover, French coast near Calais.
What can I see when landing at Bergamo Orio Al Serio in Bergamo?
When landing at Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Bergamo from the north or west, the left side reveals the southern edge of the Alps and Lake Como's foothills before the descent into the Lombardy plain. The mountain backdrop gives real drama compared to the flat plain visible on the right. Notable sights include: Southern Alps foothills, Lake Como region, Lombardy plain, Bergamo's old town.
How long is the flight from London to Bergamo?
The flight from Stansted (STN) to Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) takes 2h 05m.
What does the London to Bergamo flight path pass over?
Flight path crosses the English Channel, northern France, Belgium or Luxembourg, and Switzerland's edge before descending over the Alps into the Lombardy plain.