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SZG → TXL
Which side of the plane to sit from Salzburg Airport (Salzburg) to Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning departure view of the Bavarian Alps followed by clear sightings of major urban centers like Munich, Nuremberg, and Leipzig as you traverse central Germany.
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Bavarian Alpine Foothills
Dramatic views of the northern edge of the Alps immediately after takeoff from Salzburg.
Lake Chiemsee
Known as the Bavarian Sea, this large freshwater lake is a prominent landmark shortly after departure.
Munich Metropolitan Area
Visible from a distance, including the distinct white ring of the Allianz Arena on a clear day.
Nuremberg Cityscape
A great overhead view of the historic city center and the sprawling Pegnitz river valley.
Thuringian Forest
The dense, rolling green hills of the 'Green Heart of Germany' provide a scenic natural transition.
Leipzig City Center
Look for the Völkerschlachtdenkmal monument and the modern urban layout of this Saxon hub.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. During the approach into the Berlin area, this side typically offers the best view of the Havel river and the Wannsee lake district before touchdown.
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Watzmann Massif
The iconic peaks of the Berchtesgadener Land are visible to the south-east during the initial climb.
Passau and the Danube
The confluence of three rivers is often visible to the far east as the flight heads north.
Bavarian Forest
Extensive stretches of protected woodland along the border with the Czech Republic.
Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge)
The mountain ridge marking the natural border between Germany and Czechia.
Dresden Elbe Valley
If the flight path shifts east, the baroque skyline of Dresden along the Elbe river is a major highlight.
Spreewald Biosphere
A unique network of small canals and forested wetlands visible as you enter the Brandenburg region.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Ore Mountains. Keep an eye out for the vast open-cast mines in the Lusatian region, which appear as massive extraterrestrial landscapes from above.
Book Hotels in BerlinDistance: 530 km (329 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: SZG (47.7933006287, 13.0043001175)
Arrival: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Route Type: International
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