Seeing Dolomites from a planeup to 9 ★
Pale dolomite rock that glows pink and orange at sunset, rising in sheer towers to 10,968 ft at the Marmolada. Look for the bright, almost white cliffs standing up out of green high meadows.
6 of our routes pass it. Italy · rated 9 of 10
The easy pick
Zurich to Athens: sit on the left, 24 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to Rome | Left | 59 min after takeoff |
| Athens to London | Right | 111 min after takeoff |
| Athens to Zurich | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 114 min after takeoff |
| London to Athens | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 80 min after takeoff |
| Rome to Amsterdam | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 48 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Athens | Left | 24 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Dolomites from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Dolomites from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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