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CGN → JTR
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Santorini Airport (Thira)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning Alpine vistas, the Right Side is the clear winner for its unparalleled views of the Adriatic coastline and the iconic Santorini Caldera during the final descent.
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Central Alpine Chain
Spectacular snow-capped peaks and glaciers of the Swiss and Austrian Alps.
Dalmatian Coast
The crystal-clear turquoise waters and thousands of white-pebble islands along the Croatian coast.
Peloponnese Peninsula
The dramatic coastline and mountainous terrain of southern mainland Greece.
Santorini Caldera
The world-famous volcanic crater, featuring the white-washed villages of Oia and Fira perched on the cliffs.
Sit on the right for the 'money shot' of the Santorini Caldera. Most flights from the north perform a sweeping turn to line up with the runway, offering a panoramic view of the volcano. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for photography of the Greek islands.
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Bavarian Capital
Aerial views of Munich and the sprawling green plains of southern Germany shortly after takeoff.
Eastern Alps
The jagged limestone peaks of the Austrian Tyrol and the Zugspitze massif.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged, forested mountain ranges stretching across Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Northern Aegean
The deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea as the plane crosses into Greek airspace.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides excellent views of the Balkan interior. On the final approach to Santorini, you may see the neighboring island of Ios to the north.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 2,171 km (1,349 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 54 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: JTR (36.39920043945313, 25.47929954528809)
Route Type: International
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