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MUC β MJT
Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Mytilene International Airport (Mytilini)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled sequence of views featuring the high Austrian Alps, the winding Dalmatian coastline of Croatia, the dramatic Bay of Kotor, and the scattered gems of the Aegean Sea.
Zillertal Alps
Dramatic views of the snow-capped Austrian-Italian border peaks during the initial cruise phase.
Dalmatian Archipelago
An incredible bird's-eye view of the hundreds of Croatian islands, including Hvar, BraΔ, and KorΔula.
Bay of Kotor
The winding, fjord-like bay of Montenegro surrounded by steep limestone cliffs is a major geographic highlight.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the Greek gods, standing as the highest peak in Greece, visible to the west as you cross the mainland.
Sporades Islands
The lush, green islands of Skiathos and Skopelos appearing as bright emeralds in the Aegean Sea.
Lesvos South Coast
Views of the Gulf of Kalloni and the rugged southern coastline of Lesvos during the approach into Mytilene.
The right side is the 'coastline side.' Sit here for the best views of the Adriatic and Aegean seas. Note that for morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so window shades may be needed intermittently. The approach into MJT often involves a turn that provides a wide panorama of the Turkish coast and the island itself.
Hohe Tauern Peaks
Stunning views of the highest mountains in Austria, including glaciers and jagged limestone ridges shortly after departure.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged, forested interior of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, showing deep valleys and karst plateaus.
Thessaloniki Gulf
A distant view of Greece's second city and the sprawling Thermaic Gulf as the plane crosses into Greek airspace.
Mount Athos
Look for the distinct finger-like peninsula of Chalkidiki, home to the historic and remote Eastern Orthodox monasteries.
North Aegean Sea
Deep blue waters dotted with small islets as you begin the final descent toward the island of Lesvos.
Choose a seat on the left to avoid direct southern sunlight during morning departures from Munich. Keep an eye out for the unique geography of the Chalkidiki peninsulas about 30 minutes before landing. This side is better for those interested in the mountainous interior of the Balkans.
Distance: 1,572 km (977 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Arrival: MJT (39.0567016602, 26.5983009338)
Route Type: International
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