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EFL → ATH
Which side of the plane to sit from Kefallinia Airport (Keffallinia) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the iconic Ionian Islands like Ithaca and the architectural masterpiece of the Rio-Antirrio Bridge.
Mount Ainos
The highest peak of Cephalonia, covered in unique black fir trees, visible immediately after takeoff.
Ithaca Island
The legendary home of Odysseus, appearing as a rugged, mountainous silhouette to the northeast.
Rio-Antirrio Bridge
A spectacular view of one of the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges crossing the Gulf of Corinth.
Mount Parnassus
One of the highest mountains in Greece, often snow-capped, dominating the horizon to the north.
Piraeus Port
As the plane descends into Athens, view the massive ferry terminals and container ships of Europe's busiest passenger port.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides the best perspective of the deep blue Ionian Sea and the dramatic northern coastline of the Gulf of Corinth. During winter, look for the snow-capped peaks of Central Greece as you approach the halfway point of the flight.
Kyllini Coastline
Golden sandy beaches and the westernmost tip of the Peloponnese peninsula shortly after departure.
Erymanthos Mountains
The wild, rugged interior peaks of the northern Peloponnese visible as you cruise eastward.
Corinth Canal
A perfectly straight, narrow blue line cutting through the Isthmus, separating the Peloponnese from the mainland.
Saronic Gulf
A panoramic view of the islands of Aegina and Salamis, dotted with white sails and cargo ships.
Vouliagmeni Coast
The glitzy 'Athenian Riviera' visible during the final approach into Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.
The Corinth Canal is the highlight here, but it passes very quickly—start looking for it about 15 minutes before landing. In the late afternoon, this side offers a stunning golden hour view over the Saronic Gulf, though you may need sunglasses for the glare. Request a seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Peloponnesian mountain ranges.
Distance: 302 km (188 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: EFL (38.12009811401367, 20.5004997253418)
Arrival: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Route Type: Domestic
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