Loading map...

HHN destination photo
GRO destination photo

HHNGRO

Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (Hahn) to Girona Airport (Gerona)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more diverse landscape palette, combining the lush Rhine valley, distant views of the snow-capped Alps, and a beautiful approach over the Mediterranean coastline.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
🍇

Rhine-Hunsrück Region

Aerial views of the steep vineyards and the winding Rhine River valley shortly after takeoff from Hahn.

⛰️

Vosges Mountains

The rounded peaks of the Ballons des Vosges in eastern France provide a lush green contrast early in the flight.

🏔️

Distant Alps & Mont Blanc

On clear days, the jagged skyline of the French and Swiss Alps, including Mont Blanc, is visible on the far horizon.

💧

Lake Geneva

The crescent shape of Lac Léman can often be spotted glinting in the distance to the southeast.

🌊

Gulf of Lion

As you reach southern France, the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea opens up along the Languedoc-Roussillon coast.

🏖️

Costa Brava Coastline

The final descent offers stunning views of the rugged 'Wild Coast' with its hidden coves and turquoise waters.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harshest direct sunlight, which will be on the right. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the transition from the blue Mediterranean to the red-earthed landscape of Catalonia. The Alps are distant but visible; use a zoom lens for the best captures.

Right Side Highlights
7.9
🗼

Metz & Lorraine

The historic architecture and urban layout of the Lorraine region pass directly beneath the wing.

🌋

Massif Central

Direct views over the ancient volcanic plateaus and deep gorges of central France.

🏞️

Cévennes National Park

Rugged, wild terrain featuring dramatic limestone cliffs and dense forests in southern France.

🏔️

Eastern Pyrenees

As the plane turns toward Girona, the eastern edge of the Pyrenees provides a dramatic mountainous backdrop.

🏰

Girona City View

A glimpse of the Onyar River and the historic cathedral as the plane lines up for the runway at GRO.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Massif Central and the Pyrenees. This side provides a much closer look at the terrestrial geography of France and the mountainous border of Spain. Watch for the 'Girona Cathedral' during the final seconds of the approach.

Top Activities in Gerona
Route Information

Distance: 960 km (597 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min

Departure: HHN (49.9487, 7.263889999999999)

Arrival: GRO (41.901000976999995, 2.7605500221)

Route Type: International

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.