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SKG → HAM
Which side of the plane to sit from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of diverse landscapes, ranging from the legendary Mount Olympus in Greece to the distant Eastern Alps and the beautiful historic centers of Belgrade and Prague.
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Mount Olympus
Shortly after takeoff, catch a glimpse of Greece's highest peak and the legendary home of the gods to the southwest.
Belgrade Confluence
View the dramatic meeting point of the Sava and Danube rivers as you fly over the Serbian capital.
Vienna Skyline
In the distance, the Austrian capital and the start of the Eastern Alps are often visible on clear days.
Prague Cityscape
The 'City of a Hundred Spires' provides a stunning architectural view as the flight path crosses the Czech Republic.
Harz Mountains
The northernmost mountain range in Germany, featuring the Brocken peak and dense forests.
Sit on the left for the best morning light when flying north. Keep your camera ready about 10-15 minutes after takeoff for Mount Olympus. During winter months, the snow-capped Ore Mountains on the Czech-German border are a major highlight. If the approach to Hamburg is from the south, you'll see the Port of Hamburg and the Elbe Philharmonie clearly.
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Immediately after takeoff, enjoy a panorama of the Thermaic Gulf, the White Tower, and the city's harbor.
Budapest & The Danube
A prime view of the Hungarian Parliament Building and the iconic chain bridges crossing the Danube.
Dresden Elbe Valley
The historic 'Florence on the Elbe' with its reconstructed Baroque architecture is visible in eastern Germany.
Berlin Distant View
On eastern flight tracks, the Berlin TV Tower can sometimes be spotted on the far horizon.
Alster Lakes
During the final descent into HAM, view the Outer and Inner Alster lakes in the heart of Hamburg.
The right side is ideal for capturing the Hungarian capital, Budapest, which is often a focal point of this route. To avoid sun glare in the late afternoon, this side is preferable. When approaching Hamburg, the right side often gets a better view of the Alster lake district if the wind necessitates a northern landing pattern.
Book Hotels in HamburgDistance: 1,752 km (1,089 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Route Type: International
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