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HAM โ†’ RJK

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

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior visual sequence including Germany's highest Alpine peaks, the dramatic transition to the Mediterranean, and a stunning descent over the turquoise waters of the Kvarner Gulf.

Right Side Highlights
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Airbus Finkenwerder

View the massive Airbus factory and airfield located directly on the banks of the Elbe south of Hamburg.

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Nuremberg

The historic Bavarian city layout and the Pegnitz river are visible during the cruise phase.

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Zugspitze

Peer down at the jagged summit of Germany's highest peak and the surrounding Wetterstein massif.

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Opatija Riviera

The elegant Belle ร‰poque villas and coastal promenades along the Istrian eastern shore come into focus.

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Krk Bridge

A perfect bird's-eye view of the massive concrete arches connecting Krk Island to the mainland just before touchdown.

The right side is essential for the scenic approach into Rijeka Airport (which is located on Krk Island). On clear days, you can see all the way to the southern islands of Cres and Loลกinj. Late afternoon flights provide warm, golden-hour lighting on the limestone cliffs of the coast.

Left Side Highlights
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Hamburg Skyline

Clear views of the Alster Lakes, Elbe Philharmonic Hall, and the city center during the initial climb.

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Harz Mountains

Spot the Brocken, the highest peak in Northern Germany, often shrouded in mystical clouds.

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Grossglockner

A spectacular view of the Hohe Tauern National Park and Austria's highest mountain peak.

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Gorski Kotar

The dense, emerald forests of the 'Green Heart of Croatia' as the plane begins its final descent.

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Port of Rijeka

Aerial perspective of the deep-water industrial port and the urban sprawl of Croatia's third-largest city.

Sit on the left for the best sunrise views on early morning flights. This side is ideal for spotting the high-altitude glaciers of the Austrian Alps. Aim for mid-cabin seats to avoid wing obstruction of the Hohe Tauern range.

Top Activities in Rijeka
Route Information

Distance: 992 km (616 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min

Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)

Arrival: RJK (45.21689987182617, 14.570300102233888)

Route Type: International

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