About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Makedonia (SKG) to Munich (MUC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Thessaloniki to Munich. The left side captures the dramatic Thermaic Gulf and Thessaloniki waterfront on departure, and during the flight provides views over the Macedonian highlands, the Vardar valley, and the Serbian and Croatian terrain. The right side at Munich landing is good but the flat Bavarian plateau is less visually striking than the coastal departure scenery.
What can I see during takeoff from Makedonia in Thessaloniki?
During takeoff from Makedonia (SKG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Makedonia Airport sits on the western shore of the Thermaic Gulf. A left-side seat on departure (runway 16 heading south, then turning northwest toward MUC) gives you the Thermaic Gulf spread out below and the city of Thessaloniki's waterfront to the north. The Axios River delta and coastal wetlands are clearly visible on the left as you climb out. Notable sights include: Thermaic Gulf coastline, Thessaloniki city waterfront and White Tower area, Axios River delta wetlands, Mount Olympus to the southwest on the horizon.
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 (EDDM) typically uses runways 08/26 or 08R/26L. Arriving from the southeast on a northwesterly approach, right-side seats get the Bavarian Alps foothills and the Inn River valley as you descend. The Isar River and the southern Munich suburbs are visible on the right side during final approach. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps foothills to the south, Isar River corridor, Inn River valley to the east, Munich city center and English Garden visible to the southwest.
How long is the flight from Thessaloniki to Munich?
The flight from Makedonia (SKG) to Munich (MUC) takes Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
What does the Thessaloniki to Munich flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the North Macedonia highlands and the Vardar River valley, then crosses Serbia over the Morava River corridor, passes over Croatia and Slovenia with the Dinaric Alps visible to the west, crosses the Austrian Alps near Graz or Klagenfurt with the Eastern Alps clearly visible, then descends over the Bavarian plateau toward Munich.