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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Baltic Sea coastline, featuring the iconic white cliffs of Rügen, the island-dotted Pomeranian Bay, and the unique geography of the Hel Peninsula.

Left Side Highlights
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Warnemünde & Rostock Port

Shortly after takeoff, view the historic cruise terminal and the massive breakwaters where the Warnow river meets the Baltic Sea.

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Rügen Island

Marvel at Germany's largest island, including the Jasmund National Park and its famous white chalk cliffs (Königsstuhl).

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Usedom & Wolin Islands

See the shared border between Germany and Poland divided by the Swina river, with long sandy beaches stretching for miles.

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Polish Riviera

Watch the popular seaside resorts of Międzyzdroje and Kołobrzeg pass by along the pristine West Pomeranian coast.

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Słowiński National Park

Look for the 'moving' sand dunes and the large coastal lakes of Łebsko and Gardno, which look like lagoons from above.

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Hel Peninsula

During the descent into Gdańsk, the incredibly narrow 35km long sandbar known as the Hel Peninsula creates a distinct curve in the sea.

Sit on the left for the most dramatic coastal views. For morning flights, this side is also better to avoid direct sun glare. During the final approach into GDN, look for the 'Puck Bay' and the windsurfers that dot the shallow waters near the Hel Peninsula. In winter, keep an eye out for sea ice forming in the shallow lagoons.

Right Side Highlights
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Mecklenburg Lake District

A vast landscape of over a thousand lakes and dense forests characterizing the northeastern German interior.

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Peene Valley

One of the last undammed rivers in Western Europe, carving a green path through the landscape toward the Szczecin Lagoon.

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Drawsko Lake District

A beautiful post-glacial landscape in Poland featuring deep lakes, rolling hills, and thick beech forests.

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Koszalin & Słupsk

View the major urban centers of Middle Pomerania, providing a contrast to the surrounding agricultural plains.

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Kashubian Lake District

As you approach Gdańsk, the terrain becomes more hilly and forested, known as the 'Kashubian Switzerland'.

The right side is ideal for passengers who enjoy vast green horizons and agricultural patterns. This side receives direct sunlight during the day, which is great for photography of the sparkling lake districts if you have a window polariser. As you land, you may get a distant view of the Tricity (Gdynia, Sopot, Gdańsk) skyline depending on the landing pattern.

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Route Information

Distance: 509 km (316 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 51 min

Departure: LBC (53.805400848400005, 10.7192001343)

Arrival: GDN (54.37760162353515, 18.46619987487793)

Route Type: International

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