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FKB → TXL
Which side of the plane to sit from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden) to Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a more iconic sequence of landmarks, including views of the Frankfurt skyline, the historic city of Heidelberg, and the sprawling Prussian palaces of Potsdam during the descent into Berlin.
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Heidelberg Castle
Soon after departure, look for the red sandstone ruins overlooking the Neckar River valley.
Frankfurt Skyline
A stunning view of Germany's only high-rise financial district, known as Mainhattan.
The Harz Mountains
In the distance, the Brocken peak often stands out above the clouds in Northern Germany.
Potsdam Palaces
The UNESCO World Heritage site featuring Sanssouci Park and its ornate Prussian architecture.
Wannsee
The large glacial lake marking the southwestern entry point into the Berlin city limits.
Tegel Forest
Lush green canopy and Lake Tegel immediately before the wheels touch down at TXL.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Frankfurt banking district. For evening flights, this side catches the sunset during the summer months. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the Potsdam palace grounds.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyNorthern Black Forest
Immediate views of the dense evergreen hills of the Schwarzwald upon takeoff from FKB.
Thuringian Forest
The 'Green Heart of Germany' provides a vast stretch of rolling hills and hiking ridges.
Leipzig
Distant views of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations and the city's expanding urban core.
Elbe River
Crossing the historic river near Wittenberg, the site of the Protestant Reformation.
Berlin TV Tower
The iconic Fernsehturm can often be seen piercing the skyline during the eastern approach pattern.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the German countryside. It also offers a broader view of the Thuringian landscape and the Saale river valley's vineyard regions.
Book Hotels in BerlinDistance: 558 km (347 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: FKB (48.7793998718, 8.08049964905)
Arrival: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Route Type: Domestic
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