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CGN β SPU
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Split Airport (Split)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Alps, the Right Side is superior for the approach into Split, providing a breathtaking panorama of the Adriatic coastline, the Kornati Islands, and the historic town of Trogir just before landing.
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Zugspitze
View Germany's highest peak and the surrounding dramatic limestone massifs of the Wetterstein range.
Austrian Lake District
Sparkling turquoise alpine lakes like the Wolfgangsee dotting the landscape below the peaks.
Kornati Archipelago
A dense cluster of over 100 uninhabited islands and reefs in the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea.
Zadar Coastline
Follow the jagged Croatian coast as the plane begins its descent towards Central Dalmatia.
Trogir Old Town
Seconds before touchdown, get a perfect top-down view of this UNESCO-listed island city.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. Aim for a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the transition from snow-capped mountains to the deep blue Adriatic. During the landing approach at SPU (usually Runway 05), the plane flies directly past Trogir and the island of Δiovo. Afternoon flights offer the best photography lighting for the islands, as the sun moves behind the aircraft.
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Frankfurt Skyline
Early in the flight, catch a glimpse of Germany's financial hub and its impressive cluster of skyscrapers.
Hohe Tauern National Park
Aerial views of the highest peaks in the Austrian Alps, including the majestic Grossglockner.
Ljubljana
The charming capital of Slovenia nestled in a valley surrounded by Alpine foothills.
Velebit Range
The massive limestone mountain barrier that separates the Croatian interior from the Adriatic coast.
Krka National Park
On the final descent, look for the silver threads of the Krka River and its famous waterfalls.
Sit on the left for the best morning light when flying south, as the sun will be on the opposite side. This side is better for seeing the rugged interior of Croatia and the vastness of the Eastern Alps. If the plane circles to land from the east, you might get a distant view of Split's Riva, but this is less common than the western approach.
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Get eSIMs for CroatiaDistance: 1,067 km (663 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: SPU (43.53889846801758, 16.29800033569336)
Route Type: International
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