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CGN โ RHO
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Diagoras Airport (Rhodos)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Alps, the Right Side is the clear winner as it provides a front-row seat to the spectacular Croatian coastline and the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea before reaching the Aegean.
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High Alps Panorama
Incredible vistas of the highest Austrian and Slovenian peaks, including potential views of the Groรglockner.
Dalmatian Coast
The highlight of the trip: a long stretch of the Croatian coastline featuring hundreds of islands like Hvar and Braฤ.
Dubrovnik
The iconic walled city of Dubrovnik is often clearly visible as the flight path hugs the Adriatic coast.
Ionian Sea
The transition from the rugged Albanian coast to the deep, sapphire blues of the Ionian Sea.
Symi Island
The colorful, rocky island of Symi appears just minutes before touchdown on the final approach to Rhodes.
The right side is essential for coastal lovers. For the best experience, book an afternoon flight to see the sun glinting off the Adriatic islands. Avoid seats over the wing (rows 12-20 on most A320/B737) to ensure an unobstructed view of the Croatian archipelago.
Book Hotels in RhodosRhine Valley
Aerial views of the winding Rhine River and historic German towns shortly after takeoff from Cologne.
Eastern Alps
Dramatic snowy peaks of the Austrian Alps, specifically the areas around Salzburg and the Dachstein massif.
Balkan Interior
The rugged, less-traveled mountain ranges of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Aegean Archipelago
A bird's-eye view of the Northern Dodecanese islands including Patmos and Leros during the descent.
Rhodes Town
The medieval Old Town and Mandraki Harbor visible if the aircraft approaches Rhodes from the north.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Greek islands. It is also the better side for spotting the Turkish mainland coast just before landing at Diagoras Airport.
Get eSIMs for Germany
Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 2,314 km (1,438 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 5 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: RHO (36.40539932250977, 28.086200714111328)
Route Type: International
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