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TXL → PMO
Which side of the plane to sit from Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (Palermo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic limestone peaks of the Dolomites and a spectacular approach past the Aeolian Islands and the Sicilian coastline.
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Berlin Cityscape
Aerial views of the sprawling German capital and the Brandenburg countryside shortly after departure.
The Dolomites
The sharp, jagged limestone formations of the Italian Alps, offering some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Europe.
Venetian Lagoon
On clear days, the shimmering waters of the Adriatic and the distinct shape of Venice are visible to the east.
Aeolian Islands
Look for the volcanic cones of Stromboli and Lipari rising from the Tyrrhenian Sea during the descent.
Palermo Coastline
Dramatic views of Mount Pellegrino and the Mondello beach area as the plane aligns for landing.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, ensuring better visibility and photo opportunities. Watch closely approximately 20-30 minutes before arrival for the Aeolian Islands; Stromboli's plume is often visible. During the final approach into PMO, the plane often banks over the sea, providing a stunning panorama of the Sicilian mountains meeting the turquoise water.
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Thuringian Forest
Dense green canopies and rolling hills of central Germany's major highland trail.
Lake Constance
The massive 'Bodensee' marking the border between Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Swiss Alps
Views of the glaciated high peaks of the central Alps toward the western horizon.
Tuscan Landscape
The iconic rolling hills, vineyards, and medieval towns of central Italy's interior.
Ustica Island
A solitary volcanic island sitting in the deep blue sea just north of the Sicilian coast.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean. Keep an eye out for the distinct shape of Elba Island and potentially the distant silhouette of Corsica when flying over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Use the moving map to time your viewing of Lake Constance, which appears as a vast inland sea shortly before the Alpine crossing.
Book Hotels in PalermoDistance: 1,599 km (994 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Arrival: PMO (38.175999, 13.091)
Route Type: International
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