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SKG → HHN
Which side of the plane to sit from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki) to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (Hahn)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic peaks of the Alps and the stunning expanse of Lake Constance, while avoiding direct glare during afternoon flights heading northwest.
Mount Olympus
Visible shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, the legendary home of the gods rises majestically to the south.
Dinaric Alps
Rugged limestone mountains stretching across the Balkans, offering a textured and wild landscape.
Central Alps
Spectacular views of high-altitude glaciers and snow-capped Austrian peaks as the flight crosses into Central Europe.
Lake Constance
The massive 'Bodensee' creates a glittering blue border between Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Black Forest
Dense, dark evergreen canopies and rolling hills typical of the Baden-Württemberg region.
Hunsrück Mountains
The final low-mountain range before landing at Hahn, characterized by deep valleys and thick forests.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to keep the sun on the right side of the aircraft, ensuring perfect lighting for photos of the Alps. Keep your camera ready about 60-70 minutes into the flight for the best alpine panoramas. During winter, the snow cover on the Pindus and Alpine ranges makes the left side particularly breathtaking.
Thessaloniki Skyline
Excellent views of the White Tower and the Thermaic Gulf during the initial climb.
Belgrade Area
The flight path often passes near the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers in the Serbian capital.
Eastern Alps
Jagged mountain ridges and deep green valleys of the Styrian and Upper Austrian regions.
Bavarian Landscape
A patchwork of neat agricultural fields, small villages, and the outskirts of Munich further south.
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
Glimpses of the river's famous loops and historic cliffside castles during the descent phase.
Moselle Valley Vineyards
Steep, terraced vineyards lining the winding Moselle river just north of the airport.
The right side is fantastic for afternoon flights to catch the golden hour glow over the Rhine and Moselle valleys. If the flight path approaches Hahn from the east, you may get a distant view of the Frankfurt financial district skyline. Watch for the dramatic change from the flat Balkan plains to the verticality of the Alps midway through the trip.
Distance: 1,610 km (1,000 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Arrival: HHN (49.9487, 7.263889999999999)
Route Type: International
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