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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the sprawling Aegean archipelago and a more dramatic perspective of the High Tauern Alpine range during the descent into Bavaria.

Left Side Highlights
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Cypriot Coastline

Panoramic views of the Akamas Peninsula and the turquoise waters surrounding Cyprus shortly after takeoff.

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Aegean Archipelago

Spectacular bird's-eye views of Rhodes, Kos, and the smaller Cycladic islands scattered across the blue sea.

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Dinaric Alps

Rugged karst landscapes and limestone peaks stretching across the Balkan Peninsula through Montenegro and Bosnia.

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Austrian High Alps

Direct views of the snow-capped Grossglockner and the glacier-covered peaks of the High Tauern range.

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Munich Surroundings

Depending on the landing pattern, views of the Starnberg Lake and the lush Bavarian countryside.

Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, ensuring clear, glare-free photos of the Greek islands. During the final 30 minutes of the flight, the aircraft often banks over the Alps, providing a world-class mountain panorama. This side is also better for spotting the unique coastline of Rhodes about 40 minutes into the journey.

Right Side Highlights
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Taurus Mountains

The massive, jagged peaks of the Taurus range along the southern coast of Turkey near Antalya.

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Balkan Cities

Clear views of inland cities like Sofia or Belgrade depending on the specific airway taken.

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The Danube River

The winding path of Europe's second-longest river as it snakes through the plains toward the Black Sea.

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Lake Chiemsee

Known as the Bavarian Sea, this massive lake is often visible on the right during the approach to Munich.

The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to witness the golden hour over the Taurus Mountains. If the flight arrives in MUC from the east, you will have a perfect view of the Allianz Arena and the northern Munich suburbs. Watch for the dramatic transition from the Balkan plains to the start of the Eastern Alps roughly 2 hours into the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,340 km (1,454 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 7 min

Departure: LCA (34.875099182128906, 33.62490081787109)

Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)

Route Type: International

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