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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
A seat on the right side provides the best opportunity to spot the iconic Cologne Cathedral and the city's historic bridges during the final approach over the Rhine Valley.
A seat on the right side provides the best opportunity to spot the iconic Cologne Cathedral and the city's historic bridges during the final approach over the Rhine Valley.
The left side offers superior views of the High Alps and a more consistent perspective of the Rhine River as you enter German airspace.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the high Pyrenees peaks, the volcanic features of central France, and the scenic Rhine River valley during the descent into Cologne.
The Right Side (Starboard) is generally superior for this short hop as it offers iconic views of the White Cliffs of Dover during the Channel crossing and the most scenic perspective of the Rhine River and Cologne's skyline upon arrival at CGN.
The Left Side offers superior views of the Carpathian foothills, the Sudetes mountain range, and a more scenic approach into the Rhine-Ruhr region, avoiding the direct glare of the northern sun during westbound flights.
The right side offers a breathtaking perspective of the winding Rhine River and the scenic Siebengebirge mountain range during the final descent into the Cologne-Bonn region.
The right side offers superior views of the major urban landscapes of Central Europe, including a direct look at Wroclaw and Leipzig, followed by a dramatic approach over the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Mediterranean coastline upon departure, the highest peaks of the Pyrenees, and the scenic approach over the Rhine river valley and the Siebengebirge hills.
The left side offers a persistent view of the majestic Alpine range to the south and provides better lighting for photography on most daytime flights heading west-northwest.
The left side offers a superior view of the sprawling industrial coastlines of the Netherlands and a high probability of spotting the iconic Cologne Cathedral on the final approach into CGN.
The right side offers superior views of the Bavarian landscape during departure and typically provides a clear view of the iconic Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine's scenic bends during the descent into CGN.
The right side offers superior views of the Mediterranean coastline, the Eastern Pyrenees, and the scenic approach over the Black Forest and Rhine-Main region.
The left side offers superior views of central Germany's diverse geography, including the Thuringian Forest, the historic Wartburg Castle, and a more scenic approach into the Rhine-Ruhr region.