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HAJ → SKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Hannover Airport (Hannover) to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic scenery, including distant views of the Alps, the rugged Balkan highlands, and a spectacular approach past Mount Olympus into the Thermaic Gulf.
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Thuringian Forest
Dense, rolling green hills of central Germany providing a scenic start to the journey.
The Austrian Alps
Breathtaking views of the snow-capped Northern Limestone Alps as the flight crosses into Central Europe.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged, limestone peaks and deep valleys stretching across the western Balkan region.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the gods and Greece's highest peak is clearly visible during the descent into SKG.
Thermaic Gulf
The deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea as the plane banks for its final approach into Thessaloniki.
The right side is the clear winner for mountain lovers. For the best lighting on the Alps and Mount Olympus, book a late afternoon flight. During the final approach, the plane often turns over the sea, giving right-side passengers a panoramic view of the Thessaloniki coastline and the city's White Tower.
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Leipzig and Dresden
Aerial views of the historic urban centers of eastern Germany shortly after departure.
Prague
The golden city and its winding Vltava River are often visible as the flight traverses the Czech Republic.
The Danube Bend
The majestic Danube River carving through the landscape near the Hungarian and Slovakian border.
Belgrade
The Serbian capital situated at the strategic confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.
Rila Mountains
Distant views of the highest peaks in the Balkan Peninsula as the flight nears the Greek border.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harshest sunlight. This side is excellent for identifying major European capitals and the industrial heartlands of Eastern Europe. Keep an eye out for the unique layout of Budapest if the flight path tracks slightly east.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 1,667 km (1,036 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: HAJ (52.461101532, 9.68507957458)
Arrival: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Route Type: International
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