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CWL → RHO
Which side of the plane to sit from Cardiff International Airport (Cardiff) to Diagoras Airport (Rhodos)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Adriatic coastline and the diverse island chains of the Aegean Sea during the descent.
Bristol Channel
Immediate views of the Somerset coast and the Steep Holm and Flat Holm islands shortly after takeoff from Cardiff.
Dalmatian Coastline
A highlight of the trip, featuring the stunning turquoise waters and thousands of white-pebble islands of Croatia.
Gulf of Corinth
The narrow blue waterway that separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, often dotted with cargo ships.
Cyclades Islands
Aerial views of the iconic white-washed islands like Mykonos or Naxos as you descend toward the Dodecanese.
Rhodes Medieval City
Depending on the landing direction (Runway 25), you may see the impressive fortifications of the Palace of the Grand Master.
The right side is the definitive choice for maritime scenery. For the best photography of the Croatian islands, ensure your flight departs in the morning when the sun is on the left side of the aircraft, providing perfectly front-lit landscapes of the Adriatic.
Swiss and Austrian Alps
Breathtaking views of the central European mountain ranges, often featuring snow-capped peaks and deep glacial valleys.
Parisian Basin
If the flight path tracks slightly east, you may catch the sprawling urban landscape of Paris in the distance.
Athens and Attica
As you enter Greek airspace, the left side often provides a distant view of the historic capital and its bustling port.
Turkish Riviera
On final approach to Rhodes, the rugged and mountainous coastline of Marmaris, Turkey, is clearly visible across the strait.
Choose the left side if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain as you transition from the lush fields of France to the jagged peaks of the Alps roughly 90 minutes into the flight.
Distance: 2,984 km (1,854 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: CWL (51.39670181274414, -3.343329906463623)
Arrival: RHO (36.40539932250977, 28.086200714111328)
Route Type: International
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