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Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Kos Airport (Kos)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides the most iconic Mediterranean experience, featuring views of the high Alps, Mount Olympus, and a spectacular sequence of Greek islands during the descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Harz Mountains

Early in the flight, look for the Brocken, the highest peak in Northern Germany, surrounded by dense forests.

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The Eastern Alps

A breathtaking panorama of snow-capped Austrian peaks is visible to the South as you bypass the main Alpine range.

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Mount Olympus

The legendary home of the Greek gods stands out as a massive, often cloud-shrouded limestone massif.

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Cyclades Panorama

A bird's-eye view of the stunning blue Aegean dotted with white-washed islands like Mykonos and Naxos.

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Kalymnos & Pserimos

Direct views of the rocky cliffs and hidden coves of neighboring Dodecanese islands during the final descent into Kos.

This is the 'sunset side' for evening flights, offering golden hour views over the Aegean Sea. The approach into Kos usually involves a right-hand bank, providing the most intimate views of the surrounding islands and the Kos coastline just before touchdown.

Left Side Highlights
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Prague & Vltava

The historic 'City of a Hundred Spires' and the winding Vltava river are often visible shortly after reaching cruise altitude.

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Vienna & Danube

Clear views of the Austrian capital and the vast Danube basin as the flight crosses into Central Europe.

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Balkan Ridges

The rugged, forested peaks of the Stara Planina mountains in Bulgaria offer a dramatic landscape mid-flight.

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Turkish Riviera

The intricate bays and turquoise waters of the western Anatolian coast near Izmir appear before the final turn.

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Samos Island

A close-up look at the mountainous terrain of Samos and the narrow strait separating it from the Turkish mainland.

Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Look out for the Dardanelles Strait as you transition from Balkan to Aegean airspace. On very clear days, you may catch a glimpse of the Black Sea on the far horizon to the East.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,289 km (1,422 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 3 min

Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)

Arrival: KGS (36.79330062866211, 27.09169960021973)

Route Type: International

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