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STN → SKG
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama including the core of the Alps, the stunning turquoise Adriatic coastline of Croatia, and the legendary Mount Olympus upon descent into Greece.
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English Channel
Clear views of the busy shipping lanes and the French coastline shortly after departure from Stansted.
Central Alps
Breathtaking views of the highest European peaks as the flight path crosses over Switzerland or Austria.
Dalmatian Coast
The incredible turquoise waters and scattered islands of the Croatian coast along the Adriatic Sea.
Dinaric Alps
Rugged, limestone mountain ranges stretching across Montenegro and Albania.
Mount Olympus
The highest mountain in Greece and legendary home of the gods, visible to the southwest during descent.
Thermaic Gulf
The deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea as the aircraft makes its final turn toward the runway.
This is the 'scenic side' for this route. Use polarized sunglasses to better see the colors of the Adriatic islands. In the final 20 minutes of the flight, look specifically for the massive silhouette of Mount Olympus to the south.
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Ardennes Forest
Dense green rolling hills stretching across Belgium and Luxembourg shortly after crossing the channel.
Bavarian Vistas
On clear days, the urban sprawl of Munich and the surrounding German countryside are visible to the north.
Austrian Alps
A northern perspective of the snow-capped Eastern Alps and the peaks near the Grossglockner.
Pannonian Basin
The vast, flat agricultural heartland of Central Europe spanning Hungary and Serbia.
Thessaloniki Waterfront
As the plane aligns for landing, catch a glimpse of the city center and the iconic White Tower.
Sit forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. This side is better for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look out for the winding Danube River as you transition from Central Europe into the Balkans.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 2,144 km (1,332 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 52 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Route Type: International
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