About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Diagoras (RHO) to Munich (MUC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rhodos to Munich. The left side captures the most dramatic scenery of the full journey: the Rhodes Old Town and Aegean island scatter at departure, then views over the Greek mainland, Adriatic coastline, and the eastern Alps during cruise. The right side at landing offers the Alps and Munich, but the left side delivers more varied and sustained interest across the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Diagoras in Rhodos?
During takeoff from Diagoras (RHO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Diagoras Airport sits on the northwest coast of Rhodes. Departing typically on runway 19 (southward) or 07/25, a left-side seat gives you views back over the city of Rhodes and the medieval Old Town as the aircraft climbs and turns northward toward the Greek mainland. The Aegean Sea spreads out to the left with the Turkish coast of Anatolia visible to the east. Notable sights include: Rhodes Old Town and medieval walls, Turkish Aegean coastline near Marmaris, Symi island to the northwest, Aegean Sea island scatter.
What can I see when landing at Munich in Munich?
When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Munich Airport typically uses runways oriented roughly east-west (08/26). Arriving from the southeast on approach to runway 26, the right side gives views over the city of Munich itself, including the English Garden and the Alps to the south. The Bavarian Alps form a dramatic backdrop on the southern horizon from the right window during descent. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps southern horizon, Munich city center and English Garden, Isar River valley, Chiemsee lake to the southeast.
How long is the flight from Rhodos to Munich?
The flight from Diagoras (RHO) to Munich (MUC) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Rhodos to Munich flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the Aegean Sea passing near Ikaria and Chios islands, then crosses the Greek mainland near Thessaloniki, continues over the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia, crosses the Danube plain, then enters Austria over the eastern Alps near Salzburg before descending into Bavaria. The eastern Alps are the most dramatic midpoint feature, visible from both sides during the final hour of cruise.