Even the most pleasant of flights can be ruined by turbulence, with the seatbelt warning going on, and sometimes even the oxygen masks come down.
Many holidaymakers have shared that they can be rather unnerved by turbulence when jetting off, and now one pilot has revealed where you can expect to experience this the most.
eSIM travel company Airalo has spoken exclusively with an easyJet Pilot to reveal everything travellers need to know when it comes to flying and coping with turbulence.
Speaking to the company, pilot Chris revealed one area of Austria that has the worst turbulence, explaining: “When it comes to the worst areas for turbulence, Innsbruck, Austria, located in a valley, is notorious for severe turbulence.
“The strong winds in the area can reach speeds of up to 60 mph! Innsbruck Airport is also infamous for severe turbulence, caused by strong winds funnelling through the narrow valleys between the towering mountains that surround it.”
These fast winds create mountain waves and can make for a rather turbulent landing experience, both for pilots and passengers.
He added that for journeys at a higher altitude, the worst journey for turbulence is usually the Adriatic coast in the late summer and early winter, this is due to the high weather build-ups that occur in the area at this time of year.
For those hoping to avoid turbulence completely, Chris suggests not flying between the months of November and March.
This is when the majority of storms occur, which in turn leads to rather turbulent flights – especially if flying in or out of the Alps.
Chris then shared one final tip for lessening the impact of turbulence, arguing that you should sit as close as possible to the front of the plane.
He explained: “If you want to avoid the turbulence on board, sit as close to the front as possible. Due to the centre of mass, the further back on the aircraft you sit, the more ‘movement’ you will feel bouncing around.”
