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Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the legendary Mount Olympus and the dramatic, rugged peaks of the Pindus and Šar mountain ranges throughout the journey north.

Left Side Highlights
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Mount Olympus

The home of the Greek Gods stands prominently as the highest peak in Greece shortly after reaching cruising altitude.

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Pindus Mountain Range

The 'spine of Greece' features limestone peaks and deep gorges stretching across the horizon.

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Skopje Cityscape

The capital of North Macedonia is often visible nestled in the valley between the mountains.

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Šar Mountains

Snow-capped peaks and glacial lakes along the border of North Macedonia and Kosovo.

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New Belgrade

The Brutalist architecture and grid-like urban layout are visible during the final approach into BEG.

For the most dramatic experience, book an afternoon flight to see the sun setting over the Dinaric Alps. Mount Olympus appears approximately 20-30 minutes into the flight; look slightly forward of the wing. During winter, the snow-covered peaks of the Balkans provide exceptional contrast.

Right Side Highlights
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Euboea Coastline

Aerial views of the long, mountainous island of Evia and its narrow straits with the mainland.

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Thermaic Gulf

The shimmering blue waters of the Aegean Sea near the city of Thessaloniki.

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Vardar/Axios River

The major river valley that acts as a natural corridor for the flight path into the Balkans.

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City of Niš

One of the oldest cities in Europe and a major junction in southern Serbia.

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Danube River

The massive waterway curving through the Serbian plains as the flight nears Belgrade.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. As you approach Belgrade, watch for the geometric patterns of the Serbian agricultural plains. On very clear days, you may see the distant peaks of the Balkan Mountains in Bulgaria to the far east.

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Route Information

Distance: 823 km (511 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min

Departure: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)

Arrival: BEG (44.8184013367, 20.3090991974)

Route Type: International

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