About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Munich (MUC) to Lochini (TBS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Tbilisi. The left side wins overall because while the right side has the better Alpine departure view, the left side captures the Greater Caucasus on arrival plus the Black Sea coastline and eastern Anatolian highlands during the cruise phase as the route tracks across northern Turkey and Georgia. The Caucasus approach is genuinely spectacular and the left side sees more of it.
What can I see during takeoff from Munich in Munich?
During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Munich typically departs on runway 08R/26L or 08L/26R. Eastbound departures on runway 08 mean the aircraft climbs heading east, putting the Bavarian Alps to the south on the right side. You get a clear view of the Alpine foothills and the Inn Valley as the aircraft turns southeast toward Austria. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps (Zugspitze massif to the south), Inn Valley and Innsbruck corridor, Lake Chiemsee to the east, Munich city sprawl receding to the northwest.
What can I see when landing at Lochini in Tbilisi?
When landing at Lochini (TBS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tbilisi's runway 13/31 means arrivals typically come in from the northwest heading southeast, or from the northeast heading southwest. On approach from the west, the left side faces north toward the Greater Caucasus range, giving a dramatic view of the snow-covered main Caucasus ridge and the Mtkvari River valley leading into the city. Notable sights include: Greater Caucasus main ridge to the north, Mtkvari (Kura) River winding through Tbilisi, Tbilisi reservoir to the northwest, the old town and Narikala fortress area visible on final approach.
How long is the flight from Munich to Tbilisi?
The flight from Munich (MUC) to Lochini (TBS) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Munich to Tbilisi flight path pass over?
The route crosses Austria and the eastern Alps, then tracks over the Balkans or northern Greece, crosses the Black Sea or its northern Turkish coast near Trabzon, then enters Georgia over the Lesser Caucasus foothills. The Black Sea appears as a vast dark expanse roughly mid-flight, and the transition from the Anatolian plateau to the Caucasus foothills is visible on the left side during descent.