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

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

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 can I see when arriving at Tallinn?

Arriving at Tallinn in Tallinn, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Gulf of Finland, Tallinn Bay coastline, distant Old Town skyline, Ülemiste Lake near the airport boundary. 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.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Tallinn?

The best window seat landing at Tallinn (TLL) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Tallinn (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.