Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Krakow. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise phase heading roughly east-northeast, the left side also faces slightly more toward the south, giving occasional views of the Sudeten foothills on the horizon as you cross into Poland.

During takeoff from Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt departures heading east typically use runway 07R/07L, climbing out over the city. The left side gives you a clear view of Frankfurt's skyline and the Main River bending through the city, plus the Taunus hills to the north. Notable sights include: Frankfurt city skyline and banking district, Main River curves, Taunus hills to the north, Frankfurt Ostend and Sachsenhausen districts.

When landing at Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Krakow's main runway 07/25 means westbound arrivals typically approach from the east on runway 25, descending over the city. The left side on approach gives views of Krakow's Old Town, Wawel Castle on its hill above the Vistula, and the river itself. Notable sights include: Wawel Castle and Cathedral on the Vistula bluff, Krakow Old Town and Market Square, Vistula River bend, Nowa Huta industrial district to the east.

The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

The route crosses the Czech border region near the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge), then tracks over Silesia and the Upper Silesian industrial basin before descending toward Krakow. The Sudeten mountain range is visible to the south as a distant ridgeline. The Oder River valley is crossed in the midpoint region near Wroclaw.