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FKB → SKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden) to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Dinaric Alps, the shimmering Adriatic coastline in the distance, and a prime angle for spotting Mount Olympus during the descent into Greece.
Swiss and Italian Alps
Stunning distant panoramas of the highest peaks in Europe visible across the horizon shortly after takeoff.
Adriatic Horizon
Glimpses of the turquoise waters along the Croatian coastline and the scattered Dalmatian islands to the west.
Dinaric Karst
The unique, rocky limestone landscapes of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro provide a textured aerial view.
Lake Ohrid
One of Europe's deepest lakes, shared by North Macedonia and Albania, appearing as a bright blue jewel amidst the mountains.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the Greek Gods is highly visible to the west as the plane begins its descent into Thessaloniki.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights, offering spectacular sunsets over the Adriatic Sea. Watch closely during the final 20 minutes of the flight for Mount Olympus, which rises sharply from the Thermaic Gulf. Window seats ahead of the wing are recommended to avoid engine heat haze distorting the mountain views.
The Black Forest
Immediately after departure from FKB, enjoy views over the dense, dark canopies of the Southern German wilderness.
Austrian High Alps
Cross the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Tauern range, offering dramatic glacier views in clear weather.
Belgrade and the Danube
Depending on the specific airway, look for the sprawling Serbian capital where the Sava and Danube rivers meet.
Pirin Mountains
Rugged Bulgarian peaks visible to the East as the plane traverses the Balkan peninsula.
Thessaloniki Cityscape
On final approach to SKG, the left side often provides a direct view of the White Tower and the city's coastal promenade.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the Alps. This side is also better for spotting the major cities of the Balkan interior. Keep an eye out for the Danube River snaking through the plains of Central Europe.
Distance: 1,489 km (925 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: FKB (48.7793998718, 8.08049964905)
Arrival: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Route Type: International
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