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EDI → HER
Which side of the plane to sit from Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular vantage point for the Greek islands during the descent into Heraklion and more consistent views of the Eastern Alps.
Southeastern England
Glimpse the Thames Estuary and the sprawling outskirts of London shortly after departure from the UK.
Austrian Alps
Witness the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Tauern range as you transit Central Europe.
Danube River
See the historic river winding through the plains of Central and Eastern Europe from high altitude.
Balkan Mountains
Fly over the rugged and remote mountain terrain spanning across Serbia and North Macedonia.
Cyclades Islands
Stunning aerial views of the Aegean islands including Santorini and Ios on the final approach into Crete.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to capture the Aegean islands without engine glare. For southbound flights, the sun is typically on the right side, providing softer, better lighting for photos on the left side. Look out for the Alps approximately 90-110 minutes into the flight.
North Sea Coast
Views of the East Anglian coastline before the aircraft crosses into Continental European airspace.
Swiss Alps
Distant views of the highest European peaks, including the Eiger and Jungfrau massifs to the west.
Dalmatian Coast
The intricate network of islands and turquoise waters along the Croatian coastline and the Adriatic Sea.
Peloponnese
The historic southern peninsula of Greece featuring deep bays and high, arid mountain ranges.
Gulf of Heraklion
A close-up view of the northern Cretan coastline and the Venetian harbor as the plane turns for landing.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Adriatic coastline. During late afternoon flights, expect significant sun glare on this side; high-quality sunglasses are recommended. On the approach to HER, you may see the island of Dia just before touchdown.
Distance: 3,147 km (1,955 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 42 min
Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Arrival: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Route Type: International
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