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DRS → STR
Which side of the plane to sit from Dresden Airport (Dresden) to Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Ore Mountains shortly after takeoff and the striking limestone cliffs of the Swabian Jura during the descent into Stuttgart.
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Ore Mountains
Aerial views of the Erzgebirge range along the Czech border shortly after departing Dresden.
Nuremberg Cityscape
Look for the historic Imperial Castle and the red-roofed old town as you pass central Bavaria.
Swabian Jura
Dramatic limestone escarpments and plateau landscapes visible during the initial descent phase.
Stuttgart TV Tower
The world's first telecommunications tower of its kind serves as a landmark on the final approach.
Stuttgart City Center
Views of the city's unique 'Kessel' (basin) location and the New Palace near the end of the flight.
Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun illuminates the mountains from the east. On exceptionally clear days, look far south to catch a glimpse of the distant Alpine peaks. Sit slightly behind the wing to ensure your view of the Swabian Jura cliffs isn't obstructed during the banking maneuvers for landing.
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Thuringian Forest
A long, dense green ridge featuring the famous Rennsteig hiking trail stretching across the horizon.
Franconian Lake District
Clusters of shimmering artificial lakes like the Brombachsee visible south of the flight path.
Neckar Vineyards
Steep terraced vineyards lining the winding Neckar river valley near Heilbronn and Ludwigsburg.
Kraichgau Hills
Rolling 'land of a thousand hills' providing a soft, rural landscape before touchdown.
Evening flights are spectacular on this side for watching the sunset over the Thuringian Forest. During the landing approach into STR (runway 25), you will get an excellent view of the industrial and automotive hubs around the Neckar valley. Keep your camera ready for the patchwork of agricultural fields in Franconia which look particularly vibrant in spring.
Book Hotels in StuttgartDistance: 424 km (263 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: DRS (51.1328010559082, 13.767200469970703)
Arrival: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Route Type: Domestic
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