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Which side of the plane to sit from Peretola Airport (Florence) to Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the rolling Tuscan hills to the jagged limestone peaks of the Italian and Austrian Alps.

Left Side Highlights
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Tuscan Countryside

Immediately after takeoff from FLR, enjoy the iconic cypress-lined roads and vineyard-covered hills of the Florentine periphery.

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Brenta Dolomites

Spectacular views of the jagged, pale limestone peaks as the flight reaches cruising altitude over Northern Italy.

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Bavarian Lakes

Bird's-eye views of Lake Starnberg and the Ammersee, sparkling blue amidst the green Bavarian landscape south of Munich.

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Potsdam Palaces

During the descent into the Berlin area, the historic Sanssouci Park and its ornate palaces are often visible on the left.

Choose the left side for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Alpine peaks with perfect clarity. This side is also preferred for the approach, as it frequently provides views of the historic Wannsee and Potsdam districts before touchdown.

Right Side Highlights
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Hohe Tauern

Panoramic views of Austria's highest peaks, including the snow-capped Grossglockner massif and its surrounding glaciers.

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The Danube Bend

Watch the Danube river wind through the German-Austrian border region near the 'City of Three Rivers', Passau.

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Dresden Skyline

The beautifully reconstructed Baroque towers of the Frauenkirche and the Elbe river loops are often visible during the mid-flight descent.

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Saxon Switzerland

The unique, pillar-like sandstone formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains near the Czech-German border.

The right side is exceptional for late afternoon flights, catching the golden hour light reflecting off the Alpine glaciers. Watch closely as you pass Dresden; the contrast between the historic city and the winding Elbe river is a highlight of the northern leg of the journey.

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Route Information

Distance: 985 km (612 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min

Departure: FLR (43.810001, 11.2051)

Arrival: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)

Route Type: International

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