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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior panoramic experience, transitioning from the industrial beauty of Wallonia to the majestic Swiss Alps and the shimmering turquoise archipelagos of the Croatian coast.

Left Side Highlights
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Walloon Region

Aerial views of the Meuse valley and the industrial landscape of southern Belgium shortly after takeoff.

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Swiss Alps

Breathtaking views of high-altitude snow-capped peaks as the flight crosses Central Europe.

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Adriatic Archipelago

A stunning sequence of thousands of Croatian islands set against the deep blue Adriatic Sea.

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Pindus Mountains

The rugged 'backbone of Greece' featuring deep gorges and sharp limestone ridges.

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Gulf of Corinth

A dramatic view of the narrow strip of water separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece.

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Cretan Sea

The final descent offers turquoise water views as you approach the northern coast of Crete.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. The highlight is the 20-minute window over the Alps followed by the Croatian coast. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for the mountains.

Right Side Highlights
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Vosges & Jura

Dense forests and rolling green hills of Eastern France and the Swiss border.

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Italian Lake District

Distant glimpses of the northern Italian lakes such as Garda or Como depending on the specific airway.

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Puglia Coastline

The 'heel' of the Italian boot, showcasing the Salento peninsula and the city of Brindisi.

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Ionian Islands

Views of the lush, green Greek islands including Corfu, Lefkada, and Cephalonia.

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White Mountains

The iconic 'Lefka Ori' of western Crete, which remain snow-capped well into the spring.

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Chania Harbor

Potential views of the historic Venetian lighthouse and harbor during the final approach onto the Akrotiri peninsula.

Ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Ionian Sea. During the descent into Chania, this side provides the best perspective of the massive White Mountains. Note that summer haze can sometimes obscure the Italian coast.

Top Activities in Chania
Route Information

Distance: 2,293 km (1,425 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 3 min

Departure: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)

Arrival: CHQ (35.531700134277344, 24.14970016479492)

Route Type: International

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