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AXD → JSH
Which side of the plane to sit from Dimokritos Airport (Alexandroupolis) to Sitia Airport (Sitia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a superior perspective of the central Cyclades archipelago and the dramatic entry into the Gulf of Sitia, offering a classic Greek island-hopping visual experience from the air.
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Lemnos Island
The vast salt lakes of Alyki and the unique desert-like dunes of Pachies Ammoudies are visible in the northern Aegean.
Skyros & Evia
The mountainous backbone of Euboea and the isolated beauty of Skyros appearing as silhouettes on the horizon.
Cyclades Heart
Stunning aerial views of the white-washed clusters of Mykonos, Delos, and the surrounding turquoise waters.
Mount Zas
The highest point of the Cyclades on Naxos island, often surrounded by a crown of clouds.
Sitia Town
The colorful waterfront and the Venetian Kazarma fortress visible during the final banking maneuver before landing.
This side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. You will get the best views of the iconic white Cycladic architecture as you pass over the central Aegean. Note that the descent into Sitia often involves a sharp turn, offering a sweeping panoramic view of the town's harbor.
Book Hotels in SitiaMount Saos
The massive granite peaks of Samothrace island rising 1,611 meters directly from the North Aegean sea level.
Anatolian Coastline
Clear views of the Turkish coast near the Dardanelles and the historic islands of Gökçeada and Bozcaada.
Eastern Aegean Chain
A sequence of rugged islands including Chios and the small, verdant Oinousses cluster.
Patmos Monastery
The fortified Monastery of Saint John the Theologian visible as a dark crown atop the island's highest point.
Cape Sidero
The narrow, jagged finger of land at the extreme northeast tip of Crete, featuring isolated beaches and a lighthouse.
Sit on the left for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Turkish coast. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from AXD for the most impressive view of Samothrace's vertical terrain. During the final approach into JSH, look for the unique wind turbines dotted across the Lasithi mountains.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 627 km (390 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: AXD (40.855899810791016, 25.956300735473636)
Arrival: JSH (35.21609878540039, 26.101299285888672)
Route Type: Domestic
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