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ATH → SKU
Which side of the plane to sit from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens) to Skiros Airport (Skiros)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of mainland Greece's mountainous spine, the high peaks of Euboea, and the iconic approach toward Skyros Town.
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Mount Penteli
Visible shortly after takeoff, this mountain is famous for the marble used to build the Parthenon.
Lake Marathon
The historic stone-dammed reservoir that serves as a primary water source for Athens.
Mount Dirfys
The highest peak of Euboea island, often snow-capped in winter, providing a stunning silhouette.
Skyros Chora
The breathtaking white-washed capital built on a massive rock face topped with a Byzantine castle.
Linaria Port
The main harbor of Skyros visible during the final descent into the island's northern airfield.
Choose the left side for the best chance to see Skyros' capital (Chora) as the plane maneuvers for landing. Morning flights provide excellent illumination of the Euboean mountains. For the best photography, try to sit forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze, especially on the turboprops often used for this route.
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Petalioi Gulf
Beautiful views of the coastline near Rafina and the southern tip of Euboea.
Petalioi Islands
A cluster of small, picturesque private islands known as the 'Greek Maldives'.
Aegean Expanse
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Aegean Sea as you cross from the mainland to the Sporades.
Mount Kochylas
The wild southern part of Skyros, home to the protected Skyrian pony and rugged cliffs.
The right side is ideal for capturing the vastness of the Aegean and the southern, more desert-like landscape of Skyros. During late afternoon flights, you'll avoid the direct sun glare which typically hits the left side. Look out for the small uninhabited islets like Valaxa just before reaching the main island.
Book Hotels in SkirosDistance: 124 km (77 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Arrival: SKU (38.9676017761, 24.4871997833)
Route Type: Domestic
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