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HAM → ATH
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the High Alps' main peaks and a stunning panorama of the turquoise Adriatic coastline and Croatian islands.
Port of Hamburg
Excellent views of the massive container terminals and the Elbe river winding toward the North Sea.
Grossglockner
Austria's highest peak (3,798m) is often visible as the flight crosses the main chain of the Alps.
Dalmatian Archipelago
The stunning contrast of white limestone islands against the deep blue Adriatic Sea along the Croatian coast.
Pindus Mountains
The rugged 'spine of Greece,' featuring deep canyons and some of the most remote terrain in Europe.
Saronic Gulf
Views of the islands of Aegina and Salamis if the aircraft performs a western approach pattern into ATH.
The right side is superior for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind or above the plane, perfectly illuminating the Croatian islands and Alpine glaciers. It also offers a better chance to see the sprawling urban landscape of Athens and the Piraeus port during certain landing patterns.
Hamburg City Center
Clear views of the Alster Lake and the Elbphilharmonie shortly after departure from runway 15/33.
High Tauern National Park
Glaciated peaks of the Eastern Austrian Alps, including views toward the Dachstein massif.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the Greek gods, standing as the highest point in Greece near the Aegean coast.
Evia Island
The long, mountainous coastline of Greece's second-largest island during the initial descent phase.
Aegean Islets
Small, uninhabited islands scattered across the Petalioi Gulf just before the final approach into Athens.
Sit on the left for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Aegean. About 30-40 minutes before landing, look out for the massive silhouette of Mount Olympus. During the final approach, this side often provides a better view of the Attica coastline and the Marathon plain.
Distance: 2,045 km (1,271 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 44 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Route Type: International
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