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LEJ → RHO
Which side of the plane to sit from Leipzig/Halle Airport (Leipzig) to Diagoras Airport (Rhodos)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point over the rugged Adriatic coastline and the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, providing continuous scenic interest from the Alps to the Greek islands.
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Hohe Tauern National Park
Expansive views of Austria's highest mountains, including the Grossglockner massif.
Dalmatian Archipelago
The stunning white-pebbled coast of Croatia and thousands of islands like Hvar and Korčula.
Ionian Islands
The lush green landscapes of Corfu, Lefkada, and Cephalonia contrasted against bright turquoise waters.
Peloponnese Peninsula
The rugged mountains and deep gulfs of southern Greece, including the historic Mani region.
Symi Island
The picturesque, colorful neoclassical houses of Symi harbor visible just minutes before landing at RHO.
For morning flights, the right side is preferred to avoid the rising sun. You will have a front-row seat to the Croatian coastline for nearly an hour of the flight. During the descent, watch for the Datça Peninsula of Turkey; the proximity to the Turkish coast provides a unique sense of scale just before touchdown.
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Saxon Switzerland
Dramatic sandstone rock formations and deep valleys near the German-Czech border shortly after takeoff.
Dachstein Glacier
Breathtaking views of the limestone peaks and permanent ice fields of the Eastern Austrian Alps.
Balkan Interior
The dense forests and winding river canyons of the Dinaric Alps through Bosnia and Montenegro.
The Cyclades
Famous Greek islands like Mykonos and Naxos appearing as white dots in the deep blue Aegean Sea.
Rhodes Old Town
A bird's-eye view of the medieval fortifications and the Palace of the Grand Master on final approach.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the plane, illuminating the Balkan mountains and the Aegean islands perfectly. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for a clear view of the Rhodes harbor and the northern tip of the island.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 2,088 km (1,297 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 47 min
Departure: LEJ (51.423889, 12.236389)
Arrival: RHO (36.40539932250977, 28.086200714111328)
Route Type: International
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