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ATH → BEG
Which side of the plane to sit from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (Belgrade)?
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.
Mount Olympus
The home of the Greek Gods stands prominently as the highest peak in Greece shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Pindus Mountain Range
The 'spine of Greece' features limestone peaks and deep gorges stretching across the horizon.
Skopje Cityscape
The capital of North Macedonia is often visible nestled in the valley between the mountains.
Šar Mountains
Snow-capped peaks and glacial lakes along the border of North Macedonia and Kosovo.
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.
Euboea Coastline
Aerial views of the long, mountainous island of Evia and its narrow straits with the mainland.
Thermaic Gulf
The shimmering blue waters of the Aegean Sea near the city of Thessaloniki.
Vardar/Axios River
The major river valley that acts as a natural corridor for the flight path into the Balkans.
City of Niš
One of the oldest cities in Europe and a major junction in southern Serbia.
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.
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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