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Which side of the plane to sit from London Luton Airport (London) to Dortmund Airport (Dortmund)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Thames Estuary, the massive Port of Rotterdam, the intricate Dutch Delta Works, and a scenic approach over the Rhine-Ruhr industrial heartland.

Right Side Highlights
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Thames Estuary

Aerial views of the river's mouth, the QEII bridge, and the industrial outskirts of East London.

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Port of Rotterdam

One of the world's largest ports, featuring miles of container terminals and massive cargo ships.

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Zeeland Delta Works

The impressive storm surge barriers and dams protecting the Dutch coast from the sea.

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Rhine River

The winding path of Europe's busiest waterway as it enters the industrial Ruhr region.

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Signal Iduna Park

Borussia Dortmund's iconic yellow-accented stadium, often visible on the final approach into DTM.

The right side is the 'landmark side' for this route. For the best photos of Rotterdam and the Rhine, choose a seat ahead of the wing. On sunset flights, the light reflecting off the Dutch waterways and the Rhine is particularly spectacular.

Left Side Highlights
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Hertfordshire Countryside

Lush green rolling hills and English estates immediately after taking off from Luton.

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East Anglian Coast

The sandy coastline of Essex and Suffolk as the flight transitions over the North Sea.

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Offshore Wind Farms

Massive arrays of white turbines standing in the North Sea between the UK and the Netherlands.

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Dutch Polders

Intricate patterns of reclaimed land and drainage canals characteristic of the northern Netherlands.

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MΓΌnsterland

Flat, fertile agricultural landscapes and scattered red-roofed villages in Westphalia.

Sit on the left for softer lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out for the distinct geometric shapes of the Dutch fields and the vast scale of North Sea wind energy projects.

Top Activities in Dortmund
Route Information

Distance: 551 km (342 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 55 min

Departure: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)

Arrival: DTM (51.518299102799986, 7.61223983765)

Route Type: International

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