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CGN → SJJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Sarajevo International Airport (Sarajevo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the departure over the Rhine, a sweeping panorama of the Northern Alps, and the most dramatic views of the limestone massifs surrounding Sarajevo during the descent.
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Cologne Cathedral
Spot the twin spires of the Kölner Dom and the historic center immediately after departing CGN airport.
Northern Limestone Alps
Continuous views of the jagged Austrian peaks as the flight path skirts the northern edge of the mountain range.
Graz & Styria
Clear views of the Schlossberg in Graz and the rolling vineyards of southeastern Austria.
Balkan Wilderness
The landscape transforms into deep green canyons and dense forests upon entering Bosnian airspace.
Romanija Mountain
The massive, sheer rock faces of the Romanija plateau are visible on the left during the final approach into the Sarajevo valley.
For morning flights, the left side is shaded from the sun, providing better lighting for photography of the Alps. Watch closely during the last 10 minutes of flight; the descent into SJJ is tight and offers intimate views of the surrounding ridges.
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Eifel Region
The volcanic landscape and forested hills of the Eifel are visible to the southwest during the initial climb.
High Tauern Range
Look for the highest peaks of Austria, including the snow-capped Grossglockner, visible in the distance.
Adriatic Horizon
On clear days, the shimmering blue of the Adriatic Sea and the Croatian coastline may appear on the horizon.
Olympic Mountains
View the 1984 Winter Olympic venues on Mount Bjelašnica and Igman as the plane aligns for landing.
Ilidža & Vrelo Bosne
The sprawling suburbs of Sarajevo and the park at the source of the Bosna River are visible just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Dinaric Alps. If the wind requires an approach from the south, the right side will have a front-row seat to the historic Olympic ski jumps on Igman.
Book Hotels in SarajevoDistance: 1,148 km (713 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: SJJ (43.82460021972656, 18.331499099731445)
Route Type: International
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