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ATH → AXD
Which side of the plane to sit from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens) to Dimokritos Airport (Alexandroupolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular aerial tour of the northern Aegean islands, most notably the towering peak of Samothrace and the volcanic landscapes of Lemnos.
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Skyros Island
The southernmost of the Sporades islands, featuring a rugged southern half and a greener north.
Lemnos Island
A detailed view of the volcanic topography, the large bay of Moudros, and the salt lakes.
Samothrace
The most dramatic sight of the trip; Mount Saos rises nearly 1,600 meters directly out of the water.
Imbros Island
Views of the Turkish island of Gökçeada (Imbros) sitting near the entrance to the Dardanelles.
Thracian Sea
The northernmost part of the Aegean, often dotted with cargo ships heading toward the Black Sea.
Choose the right side for the most iconic island views. The approach into Alexandroupolis usually passes very close to Samothrace, providing a sense of its massive scale. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the island cliffs. Keep your camera ready as you descend toward the coast.
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Attica Peninsula
Aerial views of the Mesogeia plain and the eastern coastline of Attica immediately after takeoff.
Mount Dirfi
The snow-capped (in winter) highest peak of Euboea island dominates the western horizon.
Euboean Gulf
The narrow strip of water separating the long island of Euboea from the Greek mainland.
Mount Athos
On clear days, the distinctive pyramid peak of the Holy Mountain is visible in the far distance across the sea.
Vistonida Lake
As the plane turns for its final approach, views of the wetlands and lagoons near the Thracian coast.
Sit on the left for views of the Greek mainland's rugged mountain spine. This side is better during the late afternoon to avoid the direct glare of the sun reflecting off the Aegean Sea. Look for the distinct shape of the Chalcidice peninsulas in the far distance.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 368 km (229 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Arrival: AXD (40.855899810791016, 25.956300735473636)
Route Type: Domestic
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