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FRA → KGS
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Kos Airport (Kos)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the stunning Adriatic coastline and the majority of the Greek archipelago during the approach.
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Zugspitze View
Distant views of Germany's highest peak and the surrounding Bavarian Alpine range.
Dalmatian Archipelago
Breathtaking views of the thousands of islands along the coast of Croatia.
Dubrovnik
Often visible as a small stone jewel on the edge of the Adriatic Sea.
The Cyclades
A high-altitude look at famous islands like Mykonos or Naxos depending on the flight path.
Aegean Sunset
On late afternoon flights, enjoy a spectacular sunset over the water before landing.
The right side is ideal for photographers interested in coastal geography. Try to book a seat away from the wing to fully capture the intricate patterns of the Croatian islands and the blue hues of the Ionian Sea.
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Frankfurt Cityscape
Aerial views of the Main river and Frankfurt's financial district shortly after takeoff.
Austrian Alps
Fly over the snow-capped peaks of the Eastern Alps, including the region around Salzburg.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged and limestone-rich mountain range extending through the Balkan Peninsula.
Aegean Panoramas
Views of the deep blue Aegean Sea and the northern Sporades islands.
Anatolian Coast
As the plane turns for the final approach, the Turkish coastline near Bodrum becomes visible.
For morning departures, the left side experiences direct sunlight, which can be bright; however, it offers the best perspective of the Turkish mainland during the final descent into Kos.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 2,088 km (1,297 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 47 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: KGS (36.79330062866211, 27.09169960021973)
Route Type: International
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