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BEG → SKP
Which side of the plane to sit from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (Belgrade) to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (Skopje)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the historic city of Niš and the dramatic limestone ridges of the eastern Serbian mountains.
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Belgrade Panorama
A view of the historic city center and the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers immediately after takeoff.
Great Morava River
The winding blue artery flowing through the fertile agricultural heartland of central Serbia.
Niš Fortress
Visual of the massive Ottoman-era fortification located in the center of Serbia's third-largest city.
Suva Planina
The 'Dry Mountain' range featuring a distinctive horseshoe-shaped limestone ridge with steep cliffs.
Kumanovo Valley
Broad fertile plains and small villages visible as the aircraft enters North Macedonian airspace.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare and enjoy the best lighting on the eastern mountain ranges. This side is particularly scenic during the middle third of the flight when passing over the Niš valley. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the urban landscape of Belgrade.
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Avala Tower
The iconic telecommunications tower standing atop Mount Avala just south of Belgrade.
Šumadija Hills
Lush green rolling hills and orchards that characterize the geographic 'Green Heartland' of Serbia.
Kopaonik Peaks
Distant views of Serbia's premier mountain range, often snow-capped during the winter and spring months.
Skopska Crna Gora
The 'Black Mountain' range providing a rugged forested backdrop as you cross the border.
Skopje City
Panoramic views of the Macedonian capital including the large Millennium Cross on Mount Vodno during final descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun moves west, providing warm light on the landscape. This side offers the best view of the Avala Tower within the first 10 minutes of flight. During the approach to Skopje, seats on the right often get a better perspective of the city's unique mountainous surroundings.
Book Hotels in SkopjeDistance: 335 km (208 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: BEG (44.8184013367, 20.3090991974)
Arrival: SKP (41.961601, 21.621401)
Route Type: International
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