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ATH → WAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an exceptional sequence of landmarks, featuring the legendary Mount Olympus, the confluence of rivers in Belgrade, and a spectacular overhead view of Budapest.
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Mount Olympus
The highest mountain in Greece and mythological home of the gods, standing prominently near the Aegean coast.
Thessaloniki
Greece's second-largest city, visible along the shores of the Thermaic Gulf.
Belgrade
The Serbian capital is clearly visible at the junction where the Sava and Danube rivers meet.
Budapest
One of the flight's crowning jewels, offering views of the Parliament building and the historic bridges over the Danube.
Vistula River
The winding lifeline of Poland that guides the final approach into Warsaw Chopin Airport.
Book the right side for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing Mount Olympus. Watch the flight map closely as you approach Hungary, as the pilot often follows a corridor providing a direct view of Budapest's city center.
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Pindus Mountains
The rugged 'spine of Greece' provides dramatic limestone peaks and deep gorges shortly after takeoff.
Gulf of Corinth
A deep tectonic inlet offering views of the turquoise waters and the Peloponnese peninsula.
Lake Balaton
The largest lake in Central Europe, known for its distinctive milky-green color and elongated shape.
Bratislava
A clear view of the Slovakian capital and its iconic castle perched above the Danube.
High Tatras
The highest range of the Carpathian Mountains, offering sharp, snow-capped peaks on the Slovak-Polish border.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm glow of the setting sun over the Balkan Peninsula. In winter, this side provides the best views of the snow-covered alpine terrain in Slovakia.
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Get eSIMs for PolandDistance: 1,599 km (994 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Arrival: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Route Type: International
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