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SXF → SKP
Which side of the plane to sit from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (Berlin) to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (Skopje)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of historic cityscapes including Prague and Vienna, combined with a spectacular view of the easternmost edges of the Alps and the rugged Balkan mountain ranges.
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Prague Panorama
The Vltava River and the dense historic center of the 'City of a Hundred Spires' as you fly over the Czech Republic.
Vienna & The Prater
The Austrian capital's layout, including the famous Ferris wheel and the sprawling city parks near the Danube.
Austrian Alps
The eastern edges of the Alps, including the Schneeberg and Rax massifs, offering dramatic snow-capped peaks in winter.
Balkan Highlands
The rugged, less-traveled terrain of southern Serbia, featuring deep valleys and limestone ridges.
Šar Mountains
A stunning greeting to Macedonia, featuring high peaks and glacial lakes during the final descent into Skopje.
Sit on the right for morning flights to avoid the glare of the rising sun. This side is particularly spectacular in winter when the Alps and the Balkan mountains are covered in snow. During the descent into SKP, the right side offers a more dramatic view of the mountainous border regions near Kosovo.
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Berlin Cityscape
Panoramic views of the Spree river and the eastern districts of Berlin shortly after takeoff from the Schönefeld area.
Dresden & Elbe Valley
The historic 'Florence on the Elbe' with its distinctive baroque architecture and the winding river valley in Saxony.
Bratislava & The Danube
Clear views of the Slovakian capital and the massive Danube river as the flight path crosses into Central Europe.
Budapest Skyline
The majestic Hungarian Parliament Building and the iconic chain bridges connecting Buda and Pest are often visible.
Belgrade Confluence
A striking view of where the Sava river meets the Danube at the historic Kalemegdan Fortress in the Serbian capital.
For the best lighting on these eastern cities, choose a late afternoon or evening flight to have the sun behind you. This side provides the most consistent views of the major capital cities along the Balkan corridor. Keep an eye out for the vast Pannonian Plain stretching towards the horizon.
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Get eSIMs for MacedoniaDistance: 1,308 km (813 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 45 min
Departure: SXF (52.380001, 13.5225)
Arrival: SKP (41.961601, 21.621401)
Route Type: International
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