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BLQ → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Bologna) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the high Swiss Alps, the deep valleys of the Ticino region, and a more intimate look at the Rhine River as it snakes toward Cologne.
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Po Valley & Milan
Aerial views of the fertile Po Valley and the sprawling metropolitan area of Milan shortly after takeoff.
The Swiss Alps
Dramatic, close-up vistas of the snow-capped peaks in the central Swiss Alps, including the Gotthard Massif.
The Black Forest
Deep green canopy views of the Schwarzwald as the flight crosses from Switzerland into Germany.
Upper Rhine Valley
A clear view of the Rhine river's path through the Alsace-Baden border region.
Siebengebirge
The 'Seven Hills' and the Drachenfels castle ruins visible during the final descent into the Cologne/Bonn area.
Book a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the Alps. Afternoon flights are ideal on this side as the sun will be behind or above the plane, illuminating the mountains and the Rhine valley perfectly without harsh glare.
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Lake Garda
Glimpses of Italy's largest lake to the east, framed by the Italian Alpine foothills.
Lake Constance
The expansive 'Bodensee' where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria converge, often visible in its entirety.
Swabian Jura
The rugged limestone plateaus and rolling landscape of the southwestern German highlands.
Frankfurt Skyline
On clear days, the distant cluster of skyscrapers in Germany's financial hub can be seen to the east.
Cologne Cathedral
Depending on the landing pattern, look for the iconic twin spires of the Kölner Dom as you approach CGN.
Morning flights are best for this side to catch the soft light over the German highlands. If the flight path takes a more easterly route, you will have a better view of the Alpine glaciers near the Austrian border. Keep your camera ready for the Cologne skyline during the final minutes of the flight.
Book Hotels in CologneDistance: 769 km (478 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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