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SKG → RHO
Which side of the plane to sit from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki) to Diagoras Airport (Rhodos)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the unique Chalkidiki peninsulas and the majestic Mount Athos, alongside the dramatic meeting of the Dodecanese and the Turkish coastline.
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Chalkidiki Peninsulas
Detailed views of the Kassandra and Sithonia 'fingers' with their white-sand beaches and turquoise bays.
Mount Athos
The isolated monastic state featuring a massive marble peak rising 2,033 meters directly from the Aegean Sea.
Lemnos Island
A large volcanic island known for its rolling hills and the unique sand dunes of Pachies Ammoudies.
Anatolian Coast
The rugged and indented coastline of Western Turkey, including the Gulf of Gökova and the Bodrum peninsula.
Rhodes Old Town
A birds-eye view of the medieval fortifications and the historic Mandraki Harbor during the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the best lighting on the Greek islands without glare. Look out 10 to 15 minutes after takeoff to see the monasteries of Mount Athos clinging to the cliffs. This side is also best for seeing the narrow straits between Greece and Turkey as you descend into Rhodes.
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Mount Olympus
Greece's highest peak and the mythical home of the gods, visible across the Thermaic Gulf after departure.
Sporades Archipelago
The densely forested, emerald-green islands of Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos set against deep blue water.
Skyros Island
A distinctively shaped island marking the transition between the northern and central Aegean regions.
The Cyclades
Distant views of the northern Cycladic islands like Andros and Tinos, known for their barren beauty.
Nisyros
A striking volcanic island with a large, visible central caldera located just north of the flight's destination.
The right side is exceptional for sunset flights, as the sun dips below the horizon over the central Aegean. Keep your eyes west immediately after takeoff to spot the snowy peaks of Olympus. During the cruise phase, this side offers a broader panoramic view of the scattered island chains of the central Aegean.
Book Hotels in RhodosDistance: 638 km (396 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Arrival: RHO (36.40539932250977, 28.086200714111328)
Route Type: Domestic
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