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TRN → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Turin Airport (Torino) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the Alps, including the Matterhorn and the Eiger, as well as a better view of the Rhine valley during the descent.
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The Matterhorn
The world-famous pyramid-shaped peak is highly visible shortly after takeoff as you cross into Swiss airspace.
Bernese Oberland
Stunning views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks standing tall above the Swiss plateau.
Lake Neuchâtel
A long, deep blue lake situated at the foot of the Jura Mountains in western Switzerland.
The Black Forest
Dense evergreen canopies and rolling hills of the Schwarzwald as the flight enters German territory.
Upper Rhine Valley
The wide river plain separating the Black Forest from the French Vosges mountains.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The most dramatic Alpine views occur within the first 20 minutes of flight. Keep your camera ready immediately after the initial climb from Turin to catch the high-altitude glaciers of the Valais region.
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The second highest mountain in the Alps, featuring the Dufourspitze and massive glacial fields.
Lake Maggiore
A vast, winding lake spanning the border between Italy and the Swiss canton of Ticino.
Lake Constance
Also known as Bodensee, this massive body of water borders Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Swabian Jura
A rugged limestone plateau featuring deep valleys and the occasional medieval castle on the ridges.
Frankfurt Skyline
Depending on the landing direction, you may see the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers and the Main River.
The right side is excellent for capturing the sprawling lakes of Central Europe. If the flight path takes a more easterly route, you will get a spectacular view of the entire length of Lake Constance. Watch for the Monte Rosa massif immediately after takeoff for some of the best glacier photography on the route.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 542 km (337 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: TRN (45.200802, 7.64963)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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