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Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to Diagoras Airport (Rhodos)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most iconic views, including a superior angle of the high Swiss Alps, the Italian coastline, and a spectacular panorama of the Aegean islands during the descent into Rhodes.

Left Side Highlights
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Peak District National Park

Immediately after departure from Manchester, enjoy views of the rolling green hills and moorlands of Northern England.

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The High Alps

A stunning traverse over the snow-capped peaks of Switzerland, often including views of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.

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Italian Tyrrhenian Coast

Views of the rugged coastline near Genoa and the beautiful Tuscan archipelago including the island of Elba.

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The Peloponnese

As you enter Greek airspace, look for the deep blue Gulf of Corinth and the mountainous terrain of southern Greece.

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Cyclades Archipelago

Aerial perspectives of white-washed islands like Mykonos and Naxos scattered across the deep blue Aegean Sea.

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Rhodes Old Town

Depending on the wind direction, the final approach often provides a view of the medieval fortifications of Rhodes City.

Book a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. For morning flights from MAN, the sun will be on the right side, making the left side ideal for glare-free photography of the Alps and the Greek islands. During the final descent, watch for the distinct turquoise waters surrounding the northern tip of Rhodes.

Right Side Highlights
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The English Channel

A clear view of the busy shipping lanes and the white cliffs of the French coastline near Dieppe.

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The Dolomites

The jagged, pale limestone peaks of the Italian Dolomites offer a dramatic contrast to the western Alpine range.

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Adriatic Sea

Expansive views of the turquoise waters separating Italy from the rugged Balkan coastline of Croatia and Albania.

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Mount Olympus

In the distance to the north, the legendary home of the Greek gods stands as the highest peak in Greece.

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Turkish Riviera

On final approach into Diagoras, the stunning Datรงa Peninsula and the coastline near Marmaris are clearly visible.

The right side is perfect for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea. When approaching Rhodes from the northwest, the right side gets a fantastic view of the Turkish mainland which is only a few miles from the island. Keep an eye out for the Simi island group just before landing.

Top Activities in Rhodos
Route Information

Distance: 3,007 km (1,868 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 32 min

Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)

Arrival: RHO (36.40539932250977, 28.086200714111328)

Route Type: International

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