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ATH → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the unique geography of the Dead Sea and the most iconic views of Dubai's architecture upon approach.
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Cyclades Archipelago
Spot the white-washed buildings and the famous caldera of Santorini shortly after departure.
Dead Sea
Observe the unique mineral formations and turquoise water at the world's lowest elevation point.
Arabian Sands
Vast stretches of rolling golden dunes across the Saudi interior.
Dubai Skyline
Unbeatable views of the Burj Khalifa and the financial district during descent.
Palm Jumeirah
Catch a glimpse of the palm-shaped man-made islands if landing from the northwest.
This is the gold standard for this route. Request a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views. Aim for a flight arriving in the late afternoon to see the desert dunes glow orange and the Dubai lights sparkle as the city transitions into night.
Book Hotels in DubaiAegean Coast
Detailed views of the Turkish shoreline and the scattered islands of the Dodecanese.
Taurus Mountains
Jagged, often snow-capped peaks in Southern Turkey providing dramatic relief.
Al Nafud Desert
Stunning reddish sand formations as the flight crosses into Saudi Arabia.
Sharjah Lights
The bright urban grid of Sharjah serves as the first sign of the UAE metro area.
Opt for this side for the best mountain views over Turkey. During day flights, the sun is behind you, making for great photos of the Anatolian plateau. Look for the contrast between the Aegean blue and the arid Saudi landscape.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 3,272 km (2,033 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 51 min
Departure: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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