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SZG → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Salzburg Airport (Salzburg) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a dramatic panoramic view of the Northern Limestone Alps during departure and typically provides the best angle of the Cologne Cathedral and the historic city center during the standard approach into CGN.
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Berchtesgaden Alps
Immediately after takeoff, witness the rugged peaks of the Untersberg and the distant Watzmann massif.
Munich Cityscape
On clear days, the twin towers of the Frauenkirche and the city layout are visible to the west as you cross Bavaria.
Spessart Nature Park
Fly over one of Germany's largest contiguous deciduous forest areas, creating a lush green carpet below.
Middle Rhine Valley
As the descent begins, catch glimpses of the winding Rhine river and the historic hilltop castles.
Cologne Cathedral
During the final approach, the iconic Gothic spires and the Hohenzollern Bridge are most often visible from this side.
Book an 'A' seat for the best alpine views. Morning flights are ideal as the sun is behind the aircraft, illuminating the mountains and the Cologne city center. Watch for the sharp bend in the Rhine river at Wesseling; it is a key landmark signaling that landing is only minutes away.
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Chiemsee Lake
Known as the Bavarian Sea, you can clearly see the Herreninsel and Fraueninsel islands shortly after departure.
Allianz Arena
The glowing white 'inflatable' architecture of FC Bayern Munich's stadium is a prominent landmark north of Munich.
Main River Loops
The aircraft often follows the path of the Main river near Hanau, showing complex river navigation routes.
Siebengebirge
The 'Seven Mountains' near Bonn, including the famous Drachenfels, appear just before the final descent into the airport.
CGN Cargo Hub
A great view of the massive FedEx and UPS logistics hubs and the various runways during the landing roll.
Select an 'F' seat to avoid direct sun glare on afternoon flights. This side is superior for spotting the Bavarian lake district in the first 15 minutes of flight. If the plane lands on Runway 14L, you will get a unique view of the airport's extensive cargo infrastructure and the city of Bonn.
Book Hotels in CologneDistance: 545 km (339 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: SZG (47.7933006287, 13.0043001175)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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