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HER → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Aegean islands immediately after takeoff, followed by a panoramic sweep across the heart of the Alps and the scenic Rhine River valley.
Cyclades Islands
A bird's-eye view of Santorini's caldera and the white-washed villages of the Aegean islands.
Athens
The sprawling Greek capital and the historic Saronic Gulf visible during the early flight phase.
The Dolomites
Breathtaking limestone massifs and high-altitude lakes in the Italian and Austrian Alps.
Rhine Valley
The winding Rhine River carved through German hills, dotted with castles and vineyards.
Amsterdam
If landing on the Polderbaan or Zwanenburgbaan, you often get a perfect view of the historic canal belt.
The right side is generally shaded on northbound flights from Greece, providing the best lighting for photography of the Alps. Keep your camera ready about 90 to 120 minutes into the flight for the best mountain views. In winter, look for the striking contrast between snow-covered peaks and the dark valley floors.
Cretan Sea
Vibrant turquoise waters as you depart Crete and head north over the Aegean.
Peloponnese
The rugged mountains and deep gulfs of southern mainland Greece.
Adriatic Sea
Expansive views across the sea toward the eastern coast of Italy.
Swiss Alps
Distant views of the iconic jagged peaks and glaciers of the western alpine range.
Brussels
The cityscape of the Belgian capital as you begin your descent toward the Netherlands.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunset views if your flight departs in the late afternoon. Be aware that this side faces the sun for most of the flight, which may cause significant glare on your window and make photography challenging during midday.
Distance: 2,481 km (1,542 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 18 min
Departure: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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