Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Zagreb. While the left side wins at takeoff for the Frankfurt skyline, the right side captures more throughout the flight: the Austrian Alps foothills as you cross into Austria, the Drava River valley, and the best view of Medvednica and Zagreb on descent. Right side edges it overall.

During takeoff from Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt typically departs eastbound on runway 07L/07R, meaning the left (north) side gives you a view back over the Main River valley and the Frankfurt skyline as you climb out. The city's distinctive cluster of skyscrapers is clearly visible to the northwest shortly after rotation. Notable sights include: Frankfurt skyline (Bankenviertel towers), Main River bend through the city, Taunus hills to the north, Rhine-Main flatlands.

When landing at Zagreb (ZAG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Zagreb Airport sits south of the city, and aircraft typically approach from the west on runway 05, meaning the right (south) side faces the Sava River valley and the Turopolje plain. However, on approach from the northwest, the right side also captures the Zagreb city center and Medvednica mountain above it to the north-northeast, making it the more scenic side. Notable sights include: Medvednica mountain and Sljeme peak above Zagreb, Sava River valley, Zagreb city center and Kaptol cathedral towers, Turopolje lowland plain.

The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Zagreb (ZAG) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

The route tracks southeast over Bavaria, crossing the Danube near Regensburg or Passau, then over the Austrian foothills and the Drava River valley in Slovenia/Croatia. The Julian Alps and Karawanken range are visible to the south on clear days. The Mura and Drava river systems are distinctive flat floodplain features as you descend into Croatia.