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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers an incredible sequence of geographic transitions, from the dense Ardennes forest to the jagged peaks of the Dolomites, finishing with a stunning aerial panorama of the Aegean islands.

Left Side Highlights
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Ardennes Forest

Shortly after takeoff, view the rolling green hills and dense woodlands of southeastern Belgium and Luxembourg.

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Tyrol & Dolomites

Mid-flight provides a spectacular crossing of the Austrian and Italian Alps, featuring snow-capped peaks and deep glacial valleys.

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Balkan Mountains

The route traverses the rugged interior of the Balkans, offering views of the wild terrain of Albania and North Macedonia.

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The Cyclades

During descent, look out for the iconic white-and-blue clusters of the Aegean islands, including possible views of Milos or Santorini.

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Northern Cretan Coast

Final approach offers a sweeping view of the deep blue Cretan Sea meeting the island's rocky northern coastline.

For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind the plane, illuminating the Alps perfectly. Keep your camera ready about 50-60 minutes into the flight for the mountain crossing. In summer, the air is clearer over the Aegean, making island spotting much easier.

Right Side Highlights
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Moselle Valley

Early in the flight, see the winding Moselle River and its world-famous terraced vineyards in Germany.

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Western Alps

While further away, the high peaks of the Swiss Alps and Mont Blanc are often visible on the horizon on clear days.

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Adriatic Coast

Look down to see the turquoise waters and thousands of tiny islands along the Croatian and Montenegrin coastline.

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Peloponnese Peninsula

The flight tracks past the rugged southern tip of mainland Greece, showing the dramatic Mani and Taygetos mountains.

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Heraklion City & Port

On final approach, the right side usually provides a direct view of the Venetian Harbor and the Koules Fortress.

The right side is superior for the final minutes of the flight; as the plane banks to align with the runway, you get a close-up view of Heraklion city. To avoid glare during south-bound flights, a late afternoon departure is ideal for the right side as the sun will be lower and provide warmer lighting on the landscape.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,395 km (1,488 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min

Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)

Arrival: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)

Route Type: International

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