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SMI β NUE
Which side of the plane to sit from Samos Airport (Samos) to Nuremberg Airport (Nuernberg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more scenic experience, featuring the stunning Dalmatian Coast, the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, and a superior perspective of the high Alpine peaks during the crossing into Germany.
Aegean Archipelagos
Glimpse the scattered Greek islands of Chios and Skyros shortly after departing from Samos.
Mount Olympus
View the legendary home of the Greek gods as you pass the eastern coast of mainland Greece.
Dalmatian Coastline
Spectacular vistas of the Croatian islands, including Hvar, BraΔ, and the historic city of Split.
Austrian Alps
A dramatic crossing of the high-altitude glacial peaks and deep valleys of the Hohe Tauern range.
Bavarian Landscape
Views of the rolling hills of southern Germany and potentially the outskirts of Munich during the descent.
For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Mid-day flights are ideal on this side as the sun is positioned to the south, providing excellent natural lighting for the Adriatic coastline. Keep your camera ready about 70 minutes after takeoff for the Croatian islands.
Anatolian Coast
Catch views of the Turkish coastline near Izmir and the Dardanelles Strait shortly after takeoff.
Thessaloniki
Spot the sprawling port and urban layout of Greece's second-largest city from high above.
Dinaric Alps
Observe the rugged, limestone mountain ranges stretching across the interior of the Balkans.
Salzburg Region
Often visible as the flight transitions from the Austrian Alps toward the German border.
Danube River
Observe the winding blue ribbon of the Danube near Regensburg during the final approach into Nuremberg.
Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Turkish coast on this side. If the weather is clear, you will have a fantastic view of the Balkan interior's geography. During the descent into NUE, watch for the historic structures and dense forests of the Upper Palatinate region.
Distance: 1,823 km (1,133 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min
Departure: SMI (37.68999862670898, 26.911699295043945)
Arrival: NUE (49.498699, 11.078056)
Route Type: International
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