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ADB → MUC
Which side of the plane to sit from Adnan Menderes International Airport (Izmir) to Munich Airport (Munich)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an exceptional panoramic view of the Eastern Alps and the beautiful Bavarian lakes like Chiemsee during the descent into Munich.
Thessaloniki Cityscape
A clear view of the sprawling port city and the Thermaic Gulf shortly into the flight.
Balkan Interior
Rugged, untouched mountain ranges stretching across North Macedonia and Serbia.
High Tauern
A magnificent vista of the Austrian Alps' highest peaks, including glacier-covered summits.
Chiemsee
Known as the Bavarian Sea, this large lake with its famous islands is a major landmark during descent.
Bavarian Countryside
The iconic 'patchwork' landscape of tidy German villages and green fields during the final approach.
The right side is the 'mountain side' for this route. For the most dramatic Alpine crossing, sit here. Watch for Chiemsee roughly 15-20 minutes before landing; in winter, the snow-covered peaks of the Austrian and German Alps are particularly spectacular under the afternoon sun.
Aegean Archipelago
Breathtaking views of the Greek islands scattered across the deep blue Aegean Sea shortly after takeoff.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the gods, often visible as a massive, snow-capped peak in Northern Greece.
Dalmatian Coast
A stunning perspective of the turquoise waters and thousands of islands along the Croatian coastline.
Julian Alps
The jagged limestone peaks of Slovenia providing a dramatic entrance into the Alpine region.
Isar Valley
Winding river views and dense Bavarian forests as the plane descends towards Munich Airport.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, providing optimal lighting for photos of the Greek mountains and the Adriatic Sea. This side is also superior for spotting Mount Olympus if the flight path tracks slightly inland.
Distance: 1,667 km (1,036 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: ADB (38.2924003601, 27.156999588)
Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Route Type: International
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