Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Firenze. While the left side wins at takeoff for Lake Zurich and the Alps, the right side delivers the more memorable moment: a close-up view of Florence's historic center and the Duomo on approach. For the full flight, the right side also captures the southern Alps and Apennines during cruise, making it the better overall choice.

During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich typically departs on runway 28 (heading west) or 16 (heading south). On a southbound departure toward Florence, a left-side seat gives you views over Lake Zurich stretching southeast and the early climb over the Swiss Plateau before the Alps come into view. The right side faces northwest toward the Jura hills, which are less dramatic. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich (Zürichsee), Swiss Plateau farmland, Glarus Alps to the southeast, Zurich city center and the Limmat river corridor.

When landing at Peretola (FLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Florence's Peretola airport uses runway 05/23. Arrivals typically come in from the northwest on runway 05, meaning the aircraft approaches from over the Apennines heading northeast. A right-side seat on approach gives views over the Arno valley, the historic Florence city center, and the Duomo dome as you descend. The left side faces north toward the industrial outskirts of Prato. Notable sights include: Florence historic center and the Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore), Arno river valley, Tuscan hills south of Florence, Ponte Vecchio area.

The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Peretola (FLR) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Swiss Alps south of Zurich, passing over or near the Ticino canton and Lake Lugano, then crosses into northern Italy over the Po Plain near Milan's airspace. The Apennine mountain range is crossed in the final third of the flight before descending into the Arno valley at Florence.