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RIX → BRE
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Bremen Airport (Bremen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Baltic coastline, including the iconic chalk cliffs of Rügen and the major port city of Hamburg during the descent.
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Bornholm Island
The rocky Danish island positioned prominently in the Baltic Sea, often visible during the cruise phase.
Rügen Chalk Cliffs
The famous white cliffs of Jasmund National Park on Germany's largest island.
Lübeck Bay
The coastline of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck and the popular seaside resorts of Travemünde.
Hamburg Skyline
Spectacular views of the Elbe River, the massive container port, and the Alster lakes during the descent.
Weser River
The winding river path that leads the aircraft directly into the final approach for Bremen Airport.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare. It provides the best views of the German islands and the Elbe river. As the plane nears Hamburg, look out for the distinctive Elbphilharmonie building and the massive container ships in the harbor.
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Aerial view of the Daugava River and the historic towers of Latvia's capital shortly after takeoff.
Curonian Spit
The unique, narrow sand dune spit stretching between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon.
Gdańsk Bay
Panoramic views of the Polish Tricity area, including the busy industrial ports of Gdynia and Gdańsk.
Szczecin Lagoon
The large water body on the border of Poland and Germany where the Oder River meets the sea.
Lüneburg Heath
The vast nature reserve in Lower Saxony, appearing as a patchwork of purple and green in late summer.
Sit on this side for the best lighting during afternoon flights. Keep a close watch roughly 25 minutes into the flight for the distinctive shape of the Curonian Spit. During winter months, look for ice formations along the Polish coastal lagoons.
Get eSIMs for Latvia
Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 1,057 km (657 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: BRE (53.0475006104, 8.78666973114)
Route Type: International
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