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

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the central Alps' highest peaks and the transition from the Mediterranean blue to the rugged European interior.

Left Side Highlights
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Rhodes West Coast

A stunning view of the island's shoreline and turquoise waters immediately after takeoff.

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Adriatic Sea

A beautiful stretch of open water where the deep blue contrasts with the distant Italian coastline.

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Austrian Alps

Direct views of the Hohe Tauern national park and the snow-capped Grossglockner massif.

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Bavarian Foothills

Aerial views of the iconic German landscape, often passing close to Munich and its surrounding lakes.

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Harz National Park

The last major mountainous terrain before the descent into the northern German plains.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Alps, though be aware of direct sunlight glare. This side is also superior for spotting the transition from the Ionian to the Adriatic Sea.

Right Side Highlights
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Turkish Riviera

Distant views of the rugged DatΓ§a and Marmaris peninsulas during the initial climb.

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Aegean Archipelago

A bird's-eye view of the Cyclades and other Greek islands scattered across the sea.

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Dinaric Alps

The limestone peaks of the Balkan Peninsula stretching through Montenegro and Croatia.

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Salzburg Region

Glances of the Austrian Lake District and the city of Salzburg nestled in the mountains.

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Elbe River

The winding path of the Elbe river and the port infrastructure during the final approach into Hamburg.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It offers better views of the Turkish coast early on and is typically the preferred side for the final approach into Hamburg Airport for city views.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,371 km (1,473 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 10 min

Departure: RHO (36.40539932250977, 28.086200714111328)

Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)

Route Type: International

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