About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tallinn (TLL) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tallinn-ulemiste International to Berlin. Right-side seats capture the more dramatic geography: the Gulf of Finland and Estonian coastline on departure, then the Vistula River valley and Polish lakes during the cruise segment, and finally approach views of Brandenburg's lake district. Left seats offer urban detail but less varied natural geography.
What can I see during takeoff from Tallinn in Tallinn-ulemiste International?
During takeoff from Tallinn (TLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. TLL typically departs runway 11L/29R or 11R/29L depending on wind. Northwesterly departures (runway 29) favor right-side views of the Gulf of Finland's eastern basin and the Estonian coastline receding behind. Southeasterly departures (runway 11) also favor right seats as the aircraft climbs over Ülemiste Lake and the city's southern suburbs before banking toward Berlin. Notable sights include: Ülemiste Lake (directly below during initial climb), Gulf of Finland (northern horizon on northwesterly departures), Tallinn Old Town spire and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (visible in city center to the left during climb), Pirita River valley and coastal forests (right side during southeasterly departures).
What can I see when landing at Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?
When landing at Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Left side for the best views. BER uses runways 07L/25R and 07R/25L. Approaches from the north (runway 07) favor left-side views of the Spree River's meandering path through Berlin, the Tiergarten park, and the city center's distinctive landmarks. The descent path over Brandenburg's lake district and forests also provides better left-side visibility of Müggelsee and surrounding water bodies. Notable sights include: Spree River (winding through central Berlin), Tiergarten park (large green rectangle in city center), Müggelsee lake (largest lake in Brandenburg, southeast of city), Brandenburg forests and agricultural plains (surrounding terrain).
How long is the flight from Tallinn-ulemiste International to Berlin?
The flight from Tallinn (TLL) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Tallinn-ulemiste International to Berlin flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Baltic Sea's southern basin, then passes over northern Poland's Pomeranian region. Notable features include the Vistula River delta and lagoon system (visible from cruise altitude around 25,000 feet), the Oder River valley marking the German-Polish border, and Brandenburg's distinctive glacial lake landscape with Mecklenburg Lake District to the north. The terrain transitions from Baltic coastal plains through Polish agricultural zones to the moraine-formed lakes and forests of Brandenburg.