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FRA → SKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the most dramatic alpine peaks and the iconic Mount Olympus during the final approach into Greece.
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Tyrolean Alps
Dramatic views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks in the Innsbruck and South Tyrol regions.
Zell am See
A stunning view of the blue alpine lake surrounded by steep mountain slopes.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged, karst limestone landscapes stretching across the Balkan Peninsula.
Skopje
The capital of North Macedonia, nestled in a valley and surrounded by mountains.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the Greek gods is clearly visible on the right during the descent into SKG.
Thermaic Gulf
Deep blue Aegean waters as the plane banks for its final approach into Thessaloniki.
Sit on the right for the most legendary landmark of the trip: Mount Olympus. It will appear approximately 15-20 minutes before landing. For afternoon flights, be aware that the sun will be on this side, which can make photography difficult due to window glare, but the sunset views over the Dinaric Alps are often spectacular.
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Lake Chiemsee
Known as the Bavarian Sea, this large freshwater lake is visible shortly after crossing the German-Austrian border.
Salzburg & Watzmann
Aerial views of the historic Austrian city and the imposing Watzmann mountain massif.
Grossglockner
Austria's highest peak and its surrounding glaciers in the High Tauern range.
Belgrade Confluence
The meeting of the Sava and Danube rivers is often visible if the route tracks through central Serbia.
Axios Delta
The fertile agricultural plains and river deltas north of Thessaloniki during the final descent.
The left side is preferable for morning flights as it avoids direct glare from the sun. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the best Austrian Alpine scenery. Watch for the sharp contrast between the green Balkan valleys and the rocky peaks in the latter half of the journey.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 1,541 km (958 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Route Type: International
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