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

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the Austrian High Alps shortly after takeoff and provides an excellent perspective of major landmarks like Salzburg and Leipzig during the cruise and descent phases.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Lake Wörthersee

Visible immediately after takeoff, this turquoise alpine lake is the largest in Carinthia.

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High Tauern Range

A stunning view of Austria's highest mountains, including the distant peak of the Großglockner.

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Salzburg & Hohensalzburg

The historic city and its iconic medieval fortress appear as you exit the Alpine region.

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Leipzig Skyline

Clear views of the Völkerschlachtdenkmal and the dense urban core of this major Saxon city.

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Grunewald Forest

The vast green lung of West Berlin visible during the final approach into Tegel.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. The first 15 minutes are spectacular for mountain photography. In winter, the snow-covered Nockberge mountains are a highlight right after rotation.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Dachstein Massif

Glacial peaks and dramatic limestone walls visible looking east across the Enns Valley.

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Bavarian Forest

Expansive views of the dense, rolling hills along the German-Czech border.

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Dresden Elbe Valley

The 'Florence on the Elbe' with its baroque spires and the Blue Wonder bridge.

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Tropical Islands Resort

The world's largest freestanding hall, a former zeppelin hangar, is a unique landmark south of Berlin.

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Havel River & Lakes

The intricate network of lakes and waterways surrounding Berlin's western districts.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the Erzgebirge mountains to the east. Keep an eye out for the Elbe river snaking through the landscape as you cross from Saxony into Brandenburg.

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Route Information

Distance: 662 km (411 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min

Departure: KLU (46.642502, 14.3377)

Arrival: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)

Route Type: International

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