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Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels Airport (Brussels) to Diagoras Airport (Rhodos)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular vantage point over the turquoise Adriatic coastline of Croatia and a breathtaking approach through the Cyclades and Dodecanese islands.

Right Side Highlights
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Swiss-Austrian Alps

Spectacular views of high-altitude glaciers and jagged limestone peaks during the first hour of flight.

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Venetian Lagoon

Depending on the exact airway, the iconic canals and islands of Venice may be visible to the south-west.

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Dalmatian Archipelago

Hundreds of white-stone islands and turquoise waters along the Croatian coast from Zadar to Dubrovnik.

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The Cyclades

A stunning mosaic of blue and white islands including Mykonos and the volcanic caldera of Santorini.

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Rhodes Medieval City

On the final approach, the historic UNESCO-listed Old Town of Rhodes is often visible before touchdown.

Sit here for the best island-hopping views. During descent, look for the Turkish coast to the east and the small island of Symi. Afternoon flights provide incredible lighting for photography over the Aegean Sea.

Left Side Highlights
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Brussels & Brabant

Aerial views of the Belgian capital and the rolling green hills of the Brabant region immediately after takeoff.

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Eastern Alps

Dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps, including views towards the Grossglockner massif.

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Thessaloniki

The sprawling port city of northern Greece and the Thermaic Gulf as the flight enters Greek airspace.

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Mount Athos

In clear weather, the isolated monastic peninsula of Halkidiki can be seen jutting into the Aegean.

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Samos & Chios

Rugged coastlines of the North Aegean islands as the plane turns south toward Rhodes.

Choose this side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you while viewing the Alps. Keep an eye out for the distinct three-fingered shape of the Halkidiki peninsula roughly two hours into the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,471 km (1,535 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 18 min

Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)

Arrival: RHO (36.40539932250977, 28.086200714111328)

Route Type: International

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