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ZAD → ZAG
Which side of the plane to sit from Zadar Airport (Zadar) to Zagreb Airport (Zagreb)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic views of the Velebit mountain range and the rugged, high-altitude karst plateau of the Lika region.
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Velebit Range
Unparalleled views of Croatia's largest mountain range, featuring white limestone peaks and deep canyons.
Lika Plateau
Observation of the unique karst fields and the winding path of the Lika river from high altitude.
Plitvice Vicinity
Aerial view of the lush, protected forest systems surrounding the famous Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Medvednica Mountain
The Sljeme peak and the mountain massif that guards Zagreb's northern edge visible just before landing.
This is the 'mountain side.' The right side is spectacular in the late afternoon when the sun highlights the texture of the limestone cliffs. Be sure to look down shortly after crossing the coast to see the dramatic transition from sea to high mountains.
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Zadar Archipelago
Breathtaking views of the scattered islands of Ugljan and Pašman immediately after takeoff.
Gorski Kotar
Distances views of the densely forested 'Green Heart' of Croatia as you move inland.
Karlovac Rivers
The convergence of the Korana, Kupa, Mrežnica, and Dobra rivers near the city of Karlovac.
Zagreb Panorama
A sweeping view of the Croatian capital and the Sava river during the descent.
Choose the left side for coastal aesthetics during the initial climb. For morning flights, the lighting on the coastline is softer, making the blue hues of the Adriatic pop. It also provides a better angle of the Zagreb city center if the approach is from the southwest.
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Get eSIMs for CroatiaDistance: 190 km (118 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: ZAD (44.108299, 15.3467)
Arrival: ZAG (45.742900848400005, 16.0687999725)
Route Type: Domestic
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