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LJU → SKP
Which side of the plane to sit from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (Ljubljana) to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (Skopje)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the high Dinaric Alps and a spectacular approach past the Šar Mountains into the Skopje basin.
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Julian Alps
Distant views of Mt. Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak, during the initial ascent phase.
Dinaric Heartlands
Rugged, karst limestone topography and deep canyons of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Neretva Basin
The striking emerald-green waters of the Neretva river system cutting through the mountains.
Šar Mountains
One of the highest ranges in the Balkans, marking the final approach toward North Macedonia.
Skopje Basin
Aerial view of the Vardar River and the giant Millennium Cross atop Vodno Hill during descent.
The right side is unbeatable for afternoon flights, as the sun illuminates the western faces of the Balkan mountains. The final 15 minutes of the flight are the most scenic as the plane banks over the Šar Mountains. Ensure you have a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed photos of the descent.
Book Hotels in SkopjeKamnik–Savinja Alps
Dramatic limestone peaks visible immediately after takeoff from Ljubljana.
Sava River Valley
Follow the silver thread of the Sava River as it winds through the Slovenian and Croatian lowlands.
Zlatibor Highlands
The rolling green pastures and dense pine forests of Western Serbia's mountainous region.
Kopaonik Massif
The 'Roof of Serbia' featuring prominent ridges and the Pančić's Peak observatory.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. During clear winter days, the contrast between the white Serbian peaks and the deep green forests is exceptionally sharp. Keep an eye out for the distant city lights of Belgrade if flying at night.
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Get eSIMs for MacedoniaDistance: 742 km (461 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: LJU (46.223701, 14.4576)
Arrival: SKP (41.961601, 21.621401)
Route Type: International
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