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FRA → FLR
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Peretola Airport (Florence)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the winner for this route, primarily because it offers the most iconic views of the Florence city center and the Duomo upon descent into the Arno Valley, with much better lighting for photography throughout the flight.
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Frankfurt Skyline
A clear view of the Main river and the 'Mainhattan' financial district skyscrapers immediately after takeoff from FRA.
Lake Constance
Known as Bodensee, this massive lake marks the border between Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Central Alpine Massif
Dramatic aerial views of the snow-capped Eastern and Central Swiss Alps during the cruise phase.
The Po Valley
The expansive, flat fertile plains of Northern Italy stretching out toward the Adriatic horizon.
Florence Duomo
During the final approach into Peretola, the red dome of Santa Maria del Fiore is frequently visible to the south.
Sit on the left (A/B/C seats) to avoid the direct glare of the sun when flying south. This side provides a superior angle for the famous 'circle to land' approach often used at FLR, where the historic city center appears as you bank toward the runway. Morning flights offer the crispest air for viewing the Alps.
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Black Forest
The dense, dark evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald region in Southwest Germany shortly after departure.
Bernese Oberland
Views of iconic Swiss peaks like the Eiger and Jungfrau if the flight follows a more westerly corridor.
Lake Lucerne
The jagged, multi-armed blue lake nestled deep within the Swiss mountain landscape.
Apennine Ridges
The rocky, dramatic spine of Italy that you cross just before the final descent into the Tuscany region.
Tuscan Countryside
Characteristic rolling hills, cypress-lined driveways, and sprawling vineyards as you approach Florence.
The right side (D/E/F seats) offers fantastic views of the high Swiss peaks, but be prepared for high-contrast lighting or glare during midday flights. If the weather is exceptionally clear and the route is westerly, you may catch a distant glimpse of the Ligurian Sea. Ensure your window is clean for the descent over the Apennines.
Book Hotels in FlorenceDistance: 720 km (447 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: FLR (43.810001, 11.2051)
Route Type: International
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