Seeing Lake Maggiore from a planeup to 6 ★
A long lake split between Italy and Switzerland. Look for the Borromean Islands in the bay near Stresa, one entirely covered by a baroque palace and terraced gardens.
2 of our routes pass it. Italy · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Zurich to Rome: sit on the right, 17 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rome to Zurich | Left | 45 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Rome | Right | 17 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 Lake Maggiore from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Lake Maggiore 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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