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HER → GRZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion) to Graz Airport (Graz)?
Left Side of the Plane
Provides a front-row seat to the rugged 'spine of Greece' and the dramatic karst landscapes of the Dinaric Alps, ending with the lush green hills of Styria.
Cretan Sea
Breathtaking views of the turquoise waters surrounding the northern coast of Crete immediately after takeoff.
Pindus Mountains
The massive limestone peaks of mainland Greece, often called the 'spine' of the country, visible during the first half of the cruise.
Dinaric Alps
Dramatic, rugged karst mountain ranges stretching across Montenegro, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Neretva River Valley
Look for the emerald-green waters of this iconic Balkan river winding through deep limestone canyons.
Styrian Hills
The landscape transforms into the lush, rolling green forests and vineyards of southern Austria during descent.
Sit in front of the wing for the clearest views of the Balkan mountain ranges. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, perfectly illuminating the western faces of the Dinaric Alps. In winter, these peaks are heavily snow-capped and offer spectacular photo opportunities.
Cyclades Islands
Distant views of Milos and the southern Aegean islands as the plane climbs to cruising altitude.
Mount Olympus
On clear days, the legendary 2,917m home of the Greek gods is visible in the distance to the north-east.
Vardar Valley
The wide, fertile plains of North Macedonia and southern Serbia stretching toward the horizon.
Drava River
A major tributary of the Danube that marks the transition into the Central European landscape near the Austrian border.
Graz Skyline
Depending on the wind and landing pattern, you may see the historic Schlossberg and its clock tower during the final approach.
Keep your camera ready during the first 15 minutes for views of the Aegean archipelagos. This side is better if you prefer seeing the vastness of the Pannonian Basin and the flatter regions of the Balkans. Late afternoon flights on this side may experience some glare from the sun.
Distance: 1,528 km (949 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min
Departure: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Arrival: GRZ (46.9911003112793, 15.439599990844728)
Route Type: International
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