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ATH → STR
Which side of the plane to sit from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens) to Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a breathtaking combination of the turquoise Adriatic coastline and the dramatic limestone peaks of the Dolomites.
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Gulf of Corinth
Early in the flight, see the narrow waterway separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece.
Ionian Islands
Glance down at the lush green landscapes of Corfu and its surrounding crystal-clear waters.
Dalmatian Coast
A stunning sequence of Croatian islands and rugged coastline along the Adriatic Sea.
Dolomite Mountains
Incredible views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks in the Italian and Austrian Alps.
Lake Constance
The enormous lake where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet, visible during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. Look out about 20 minutes after takeoff for the Greek coastline and again 25 minutes before landing for the Alpine crossing. Winter flights offer the best contrast on the snow-capped Dolomites.
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Mount Olympus
View the legendary home of the Greek gods, the highest mountain in Greece, shortly after takeoff.
Balkan Interior
Rugged mountain ranges and remote valleys of the Dinaric Alps through Montenegro and Bosnia.
High Tauern
The central chain of the Austrian Alps, including views of glaciers and high-altitude peaks.
Swabian Jura
The forested plateau of Southern Germany with its characteristic limestone escarpments.
Hohenzollern Castle
Look for this iconic fairy-tale castle perched on a hill during the final approach to Stuttgart airport.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the golden hour light hitting the Austrian peaks. Keep an eye out early for Mount Olympus, which is often capped with clouds. During descent, look for the industrial landscape of the Neckar valley.
Book Hotels in StuttgartDistance: 1,682 km (1,045 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min
Departure: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Arrival: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Route Type: International
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