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Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Munich Airport (Munich)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the Hamburg city center and Alster lake during takeoff, followed by a high probability of seeing the glowing Allianz Arena and the Munich skyline against the backdrop of the Alps upon descent.

Left Side Highlights
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Hamburg City Center

Unmatched views of the Outer Alster lake, the Town Hall, and the Elbe Philharmonic Hall shortly after departure.

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LΓΌneburg Heath

A vast nature reserve that turns purple during late summer heather blooming, visible during the initial climb.

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Thuringian Forest

Dense, dark green mountain ridges and the famous Rennsteig hiking trail visible in Central Germany.

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Allianz Arena

The distinctive 'inflated' stadium north of Munich, which glows brightly during evening or night flights.

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Munich Skyline & Alps

On clear days, the entire city of Munich is visible with the majestic Bavarian Alps rising sharply behind it.

Book an 'A' seat for the best perspective of Hamburg's architecture. Morning flights provide excellent natural lighting on the eastern landscapes, while evening flights are ideal for seeing the Allianz Arena illuminated in red or white.

Right Side Highlights
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Port of Hamburg

The massive scale of Europe's third-largest container port and the Airbus factory at Finkenwerder.

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The Brocken

The highest peak in Northern Germany's Harz Mountains, often shrouded in its legendary mist.

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Hanover Cityscape

View of the Lower Saxony capital, including the Maschsee lake and the sprawling Eilenriede forest.

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Franconian Jura

The rolling limestone plateaus and deep valleys of the Bavarian countryside as you head south.

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Western Alpine Chain

A broad panoramic view of the Zugspitze and the western Alps during the final approach phase.

Choose an 'F' seat to see the industrial might of the Hamburg harbor. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you for most of the journey, reducing glare and making it easier to photograph the Harz mountains and the Alpine horizon.

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Route Information

Distance: 600 km (373 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr

Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)

Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)

Route Type: Domestic

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