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EVN β ATH
Which side of the plane to sit from Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Mount Ararat shortly after takeoff, followed by a stunning traverse over the Aegean islands.
Mount Ararat
Dramatic views of the massive snow-capped volcanic cone rising just south of the flight path.
Taurus Mountains
Rugged ridges and deep valleys stretching across the southern expanse of the Anatolian peninsula.
The Dodecanese
Aerial perspectives of islands like Rhodes and Kos dotting the deep blue Mediterranean horizon.
Cyclades Archipelago
Clusters of white-washed island villages and turquoise coastal waters as you approach Greece.
Cape Sounion
On many approach patterns to ATH, the Temple of Poseidon is visible on the tip of the Attica peninsula.
Sit on the left side (seats A) for the most iconic views. Mount Ararat appears almost immediately after departure from EVN; be ready with your camera. For the best lighting, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you as you look south toward the peaks and the Aegean Sea.
Mount Aragats
Armenia's highest peak visible to the north during the initial climb out of Yerevan.
Anatolian Plateau
The vast, rolling golden plains and high-altitude steppes of central Turkey.
Izmir Cityscape
A view of the sprawling coastal metropolis and the large Gulf of Izmir near the Aegean coast.
Chios and Lesbos
The large, mountainous islands of the northern Aegean situated close to the Turkish mainland.
Euboea (Evia)
The massive, elongated island that guards the eastern flank of the Greek mainland during descent.
Choose the right side (seats F) if you prefer seeing the varied terrain of the northern Turkish coast and the massive island of Evia. This side is typically better for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun, providing softer light for photos of the Greek coastline.
Distance: 1,779 km (1,105 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min
Departure: EVN (40.1473007202, 44.3959007263)
Arrival: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Route Type: International
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