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OLB → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (Olbia) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the highest Swiss Alpine peaks and the winding Rhine River during the descent into Frankfurt.
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Strait of Bonifacio
Dramatic white limestone cliffs separating Sardinia and Corsica shortly after takeoff.
Monte Rosa Massif
Breathtaking views of the second-highest peak in the Alps and its surrounding glaciers.
Lake Lucerne
The intricate, fjord-like shape of Switzerland's most scenic central lake.
The Black Forest
Dense evergreen canopies stretching across the southwestern corner of Germany.
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
A UNESCO site featuring steep vineyards and historic castles during the final approach.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Western Alps without glare. During winter, the snow-covered peaks of the Valais Alps are spectacular. Look out approximately 35-45 minutes after departure for the most intense mountain scenery. If the wind is from the west, you will get a perfect view of the Rhine loops during descent.
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Isola di Tavolara
A massive limestone plateau rising out of the turquoise sea immediately east of Olbia.
Island of Elba
Clear views of Napoleon's island of exile and the rugged Tuscan Archipelago.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
The enormous blue expanse where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet.
Swabian Jura
The distinctive limestone plateau and rolling hills of southern Germany.
Frankfurt Skyline
The iconic 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers visible if the flight patterns favor an easterly approach.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise over the Tyrrhenian Sea on early morning flights. Keep an eye out for the Island of Elba about 15 minutes after takeoff. As you enter German airspace, the massive scale of Lake Constance is best viewed from this side. For the best view of the Frankfurt skyline, hope for a 'Runway 07' landing direction.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 1,018 km (633 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: OLB (40.898701, 9.51763)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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