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TXL → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Berlin city center and Potsdam shortly after takeoff, followed by a better angle of the Frankfurt skyline during the standard approach into FRA.
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Berlin City Center
A clear view of the TV Tower, Reichstag building, and the Spree river loop right after departure.
Potsdam
Identify the historic palaces of Sanssouci and the expansive gardens bordering the Havel river.
Thuringian Forest
Dense evergreen forests and the famous Rennsteig hiking ridge stretching across the horizon.
Rhön Mountains
Spot the Wasserkuppe, the highest peak in the Rhön and the legendary home of gliding.
Frankfurt Skyline
On a typical western arrival, enjoy a direct view of Germany's most iconic skyscraper district.
Book a window seat in the front half of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction. On early morning flights, this side receives the best light for photography of the rolling German hills without the harsh glare of the sun.
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Havel Lakes
Lush greenery surrounding the Wannsee and the winding water paths of the Grunewald forest.
Elbe River
The major waterway near Magdeburg, often busy with industrial and cargo barge traffic.
The Brocken
The highest peak in the Harz range, notable for its distinctive radio tower and frequent cloud cover.
Weser Uplands
Dramatic limestone cliffs and deep valleys carved by the Weser river over millennia.
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
The UNESCO World Heritage site in Kassel, featuring the Hercules monument and grand water features.
Taunus Mountains
The forested peaks north of Frankfurt, including the Grosser Feldberg, during the final descent.
This side is ideal for late afternoon flights, offering spectacular sunset views over the Harz and Weser mountains. Keep an eye out for the distinctive Brocken peak about halfway through the 50-minute flight duration.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 432 km (268 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: Domestic
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