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CGN → SKP
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (Skopje)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic high-altitude Alpine peaks in Austria and the rugged karst landscapes of the Dinaric Alps throughout the Balkan Peninsula.
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Siebengebirge Hills
The 'Seven Hills' volcanic range near Bonn provides a beautiful backdrop shortly after departure.
Lake Constance
Views of the massive Bodensee where the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet.
Tyrolean Alps
Breathtaking panoramas of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Western Austrian and Italian Alps.
Dinaric Alps
The dramatic white limestone mountains stretching across Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mount Vodno
On the final descent into Skopje, look for the Millennium Cross standing atop the mountain overlooking the city.
The right side is the premier choice for mountain lovers. For the best photography, aim for a midday flight when the sun is high to illuminate the deep valleys of the Alps. During winter, the snow coverage on the Dinaric Alps is particularly striking. Try to sit away from the wing to get an unobstructed view of the Alpine lakes.
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Cologne Cathedral
Immediately after takeoff, witness the twin spires of the Kölner Dom and the winding Rhine River.
Bavarian Hinterland
Scenic views of the rolling green hills of Southern Germany and the winding Danube River near Regensburg.
Hohe Tauern National Park
Spectacular views of the Eastern Alps, including some of the highest glaciers in Austria.
Belgrade Outskirts
The sprawling urban landscape of the Serbian capital visible as the flight traverses the Pannonian Plain.
Vardar Valley
The fertile green valley and vineyards of the Vardar river leading directly into the heart of North Macedonia.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is better for observing the transition from the flat European plains into the mountainous Balkan region. Look out for the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers if the flight path tracks slightly east of Belgrade.
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Get eSIMs for MacedoniaDistance: 1,483 km (921 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: SKP (41.961601, 21.621401)
Route Type: International
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