About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Beograd (BEG) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Beograd to Athens. While takeoff offers river views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with the Pindus Mountains and the approach to Athens. The left side captures the most geographically significant features of the entire route.
What can I see during takeoff from Beograd in Beograd?
During takeoff from Beograd (BEG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Danube River as it curves through Belgrade and the surrounding Pannonian Plain. The river's distinctive meanders and the confluence with the Sava are visible during the initial climb-out heading south. Notable sights include: Danube River, Sava River confluence, Zemun Fortress area, Pannonian Plain extending eastward.
What can I see when landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos in Athens?
When landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Pindus Mountains and the approach over central Greece. As the aircraft descends toward Athens, the left side reveals the dramatic mountain ridges and the transition from highlands to the Athenian Plain. Notable sights include: Pindus Mountains, Athenian Plain, Mount Hymettus, Saronic Gulf coastline.
How long is the flight from Beograd to Athens?
The flight from Beograd (BEG) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Beograd to Athens flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Šumadija region of central Serbia, then enters the Morava River valley. Over southern Serbia and northern Greece, the aircraft passes over the Rhodope Mountains and the Thessalian Plain. The Haliacmon (Haliacus) River valley becomes visible as the route approaches Greece proper. The transition from the Balkans to the Mediterranean climate zone is marked by increasing aridity and the appearance of the Greek highlands.