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FRA → HEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the scenic Baltic Sea islands like Gotland and the stunning maze of the Finnish archipelago during the final approach into Helsinki.
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Lübeck Bay
View the transition from the German mainland into the Baltic Sea waters.
Danish Islands
Aerial views of Lolland and Falster islands as the flight crosses the Fehmarn Belt.
Öresund Bridge
On clear days, see the massive bridge and tunnel system connecting Denmark to Sweden.
Southern Sweden
Follow the rugged and forested coastline of the Swedish province of Skåne.
Gotland
The largest island in the Baltic Sea, visible with its unique limestone geography.
Finnish Archipelago
A breathtaking view of thousands of small islands during the descent into Vantaa.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. The highlight is the approach to Helsinki; the plane often banks over the archipelago, providing an intricate view of the islands. Watch for the Öresund Bridge about 40 minutes into the flight.
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Berlin Region
Distant views of the German capital and the surrounding Brandenburg lakes.
Pomeranian Coast
The long, sandy white beaches of northern Poland along the Baltic Sea.
Gdańsk Bay
The industrial and historic port area of the Polish Tri-city and the Hel Peninsula.
Curonian Spit
The incredibly thin and long sand dune spit that separates the lagoon from the sea.
Riga and Gulf
Look for the Latvian capital and the wide expanse of the Gulf of Riga.
Tallinn Skyline
A clear view of the medieval towers of Tallinn just before crossing the Gulf of Finland.
The right side is excellent for seeing the coastline of the Baltic States. The view of Tallinn is particularly impressive just minutes before landing at HEL. On morning flights, expect significant glare; polarized sunglasses help with viewing the Curonian Spit's unique geography.
Book Hotels in HelsinkiDistance: 1,538 km (956 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Route Type: International
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