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OLB â HAM
Which side of the plane to sit from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (Olbia) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an exceptional perspective of the Sardinian coastline at takeoff and the iconic Alster lakes of Hamburg during landing, along with a broad view of Lake Constance.
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Costa Smeralda
Vibrant turquoise waters and rugged granite coastlines immediately after departure from Olbia.
Island of Elba
The historic island where Napoleon was exiled, visible in the Tyrrhenian Sea shortly after takeoff.
Lake Constance
The enormous 'Bodensee' marking the border between Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.
Thuringian Forest
Rolling green hills and hidden medieval castles scattered throughout central Germany.
Alster Lakes
The Inner and Outer Alster lakes in the heart of Hamburg during the final approach to runway 33.
The right side is superior for coastal views leaving Sardinia. If the wind is from the North (typical for Hamburg), the final approach often tracks right over the city center, offering the most iconic views of the Alster and Town Hall. Evening flights on this side are particularly beautiful as the sun sets to the West.
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Central Swiss Alps
Dramatic views of the snow-capped Bernese and Urner Alps during the mid-flight crossing.
Frankfurt Skyline
A birds-eye view of Germany's only major skyscraper cluster and the busy international airport hub.
The Black Forest
The dense, dark evergreen canopy of southwestern Germany visible as you cross into German airspace.
Hamburg Port Terminals
Massive industrial container terminals and the Elbe river visible during the descent phase.
Choose the left side for the most dramatic mountain photography over Switzerland. For the best lighting, a morning flight provides clear illumination of the Alpine peaks without the glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out for the Rhine River snaking through the landscape below.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 1,416 km (880 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min
Departure: OLB (40.898701, 9.51763)
Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Route Type: International
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