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Best window seat at Tallinn

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Taking offRIGHT

Lake Ülemiste, Tallinn Old Town spires (Toompea, St. Olaf's Church)

LandingRIGHT

Gulf of Finland, Tallinn Bay coastline, distant Old Town skyline

🛫 Taking Off from Tallinn (TLL)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting on runway 26 the aircraft heads west-southwest, and the city of Tallinn along with its bay lies just to the north of the flight path. Right-side passengers get a good look at Lake Ülemiste right after liftoff and then the Old Town skyline and coastline of Tallinn Bay as the plane climbs out.
Look forLake Ülemiste, Tallinn Old Town spires (Toompea, St. Olaf's Church), Tallinn Bay / Gulf of Finland coastline, Pirita river mouth area

🛬 Landing at Tallinn (TLL)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 26 means the approach comes in from the east on a westward heading, putting the Gulf of Finland and Tallinn Bay off to the right (north) side of the aircraft. Passengers on that side often get a glimpse of the coastline and even the Old Town's spires in the distance before the final turn onto the runway.
Look forGulf of Finland, Tallinn Bay coastline, distant Old Town skyline, Ülemiste Lake near the airport boundary

Tallinn Airport (Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport) is a compact, single-terminal airport located just 4 km from the city center, making it one of the more convenient capital-city airports in Europe. It's a modern, easy-to-navigate facility handling primarily short- to medium-haul European traffic.

⛰️ Elevation135 ft
🛫 Runways1 (08/26)
✈️ HubNordica
📍 NearbyHEL 63 miEPU 70 miKDL 76 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Tallinn (TLL)?

At Tallinn in Tallinn: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Lake Ülemiste, Tallinn Old Town spires (Toompea, St. Olaf's Church), Tallinn Bay / Gulf of Finland coastline, Pirita river mouth area.

What can I see during takeoff from Tallinn in Tallinn?

When taking off from Tallinn (TLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 26 the aircraft heads west-southwest, and the city of Tallinn along with its bay lies just to the north of the flight path. Right-side passengers get a good look at Lake Ülemiste right after liftoff and then the Old Town skyline and coastline of Tallinn Bay as the plane climbs out. Notable sights include: Lake Ülemiste, Tallinn Old Town spires (Toompea, St. Olaf's Church), Tallinn Bay / Gulf of Finland coastline, Pirita river mouth area.

What can I see when landing at Tallinn in Tallinn?

When landing at Tallinn (TLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 26 means the approach comes in from the east on a westward heading, putting the Gulf of Finland and Tallinn Bay off to the right (north) side of the aircraft. Passengers on that side often get a glimpse of the coastline and even the Old Town's spires in the distance before the final turn onto the runway. Notable sights include: Gulf of Finland, Tallinn Bay coastline, distant Old Town skyline, Ülemiste Lake near the airport boundary.

What factors affect the best window seat at Tallinn?

The best window seat at Tallinn (TLL) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Tallinn (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.