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BOD → HER
Which side of the plane to sit from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular Mediterranean panorama, featuring the French Riviera, the rugged terrain of Corsica, and a prime view of the active Mount Etna volcano before the final approach into Crete.
French Riviera
Glittering views of the Côte d'Azur coastline, including glimpses of Nice and Cannes.
Corsica & Sardinia
The dramatic, jagged granite peaks and turquoise bays of these major Mediterranean islands.
Mount Etna
The iconic smoking peak of Europe's most active volcano on the island of Sicily.
Strait of Messina
The narrow channel separating Sicily from the Italian mainland.
Crete Coastline
Dramatic approach views of the White Mountains and the northern rocky shores of Crete.
The right side is unbeatable for island spotting. To see Mount Etna, look out about 90 minutes into the flight. For the best lighting, choose a late afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the Corsican mountains and the Sicilian coast in gold.
Bordeaux Vineyards
Aerial views of the prestigious Médoc and Saint-Émilion wine regions immediately after takeoff.
Massif Central
The ancient volcanic peaks and deep valleys of south-central France.
Central Apennines
The rugged limestone spine of Italy as the flight crosses the peninsula toward the Ionian Sea.
Gulf of Taranto
The deep blue waters of the 'sole' of the Italian boot, marking the transition to the Ionian Sea.
Aegean Horizon
Clear views across the southern Aegean toward the Greek mainland and Peloponnese.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Look out approximately 45 minutes after takeoff for views of the Southern French Alps. During the approach to Heraklion, you may see the Dia island sitting just off the coast of Crete.
Distance: 2,428 km (1,509 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 14 min
Departure: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Arrival: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Route Type: International
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