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SKG → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, the dramatic snow-capped Eastern Alps, and the industrial landscape of the Ruhr region.
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Mount Olympus
The mythical home of the gods is visible to the south during the initial climb phase.
Belgrade & Danube
Clear view of the Serbian capital where the Sava and Danube rivers meet.
Austrian Alps
Spectacular panoramas of the High Tauern and the peaks near Salzburg.
Main River Valley
The lush, vineyard-covered slopes of the Main river near Frankfurt.
Ruhr Metropolis
The dense industrial and urban sprawl of Germany's largest urban area during arrival.
The right side is the 'Alpine' side. Morning flights are ideal as the sun is behind the aircraft, perfectly lighting the mountain ranges. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes into the flight for the Belgrade river confluence.
Book Hotels in DuesseldorfThessaloniki Waterfront
Aerial view of the White Tower and the city's harbor immediately following takeoff.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged limestone peaks stretching through the Balkan Peninsula.
Lake Balaton
The southern shores of Central Europe's largest freshwater lake in Hungary.
The Rhine River
The winding silver ribbon of the Rhine as the aircraft aligns for its descent into DUS.
Drachenfels
Distant views of the Siebengebirge hills and historic castle ruins near Bonn.
Choose the left side for the best departure views of the Thermaic Gulf. In the afternoon, this side remains in the shade, reducing glare for photography of the Balkan mountains. Look for the Rhine during the final 15 minutes of flight.
Get eSIMs for Greece
Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 1,727 km (1,073 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min
Departure: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: International
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