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HHN → PDV
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (Hahn) to Plovdiv International Airport (Plovdiv)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the Austrian Alps shortly after departure, followed by the rugged Dinaric Alps and a spectacular approach past the Rila and Pirin mountain ranges near Plovdiv.
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Austrian Alps
The primary highlight of the trip, offering jagged snow-capped peaks and deep alpine valleys.
Zagreb
Views of the Croatian capital nestled at the foot of the Medvednica mountain.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged, karst limestone landscape of the Balkans provides a unique and textured geographic view.
Sofia & Vitosha
Just before landing, the Bulgarian capital Sofia and the massive Vitosha Mountain come into view.
Rila Mountains
Excellent views of Musala, the highest peak in the Balkans, during the final descent into Plovdiv.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep your camera ready about 30-45 minutes into the flight for the Alps. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, look out for the contrast between the Thracian Valley and the high Rila peaks.
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Clear views of historic Regensburg and Passau as the plane tracks southeast across Germany.
The Danube River
The aircraft often parallels the winding path of Europe's second-longest river through multiple countries.
Budapest
From a distance, the Hungarian capital and the distinctive bend of the Danube are often visible.
Belgrade
The confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers marks the Serbian capital clearly from the air.
Balkan Mountains
The northern slopes of the Stara Planina range provide a dramatic transition into Bulgarian airspace.
Choose a seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the Danube. This side is particularly scenic during late afternoon flights when the 'Blue Hour' light reflects off the river surfaces and city lights start to flicker on across the Pannonian Plain.
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Get eSIMs for BulgariaDistance: 1,610 km (1,000 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: HHN (49.9487, 7.263889999999999)
Arrival: PDV (42.067799, 24.8508)
Route Type: International
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