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HER → LNZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion) to Linz Hörsching Airport (Linz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point over the Aegean islands early in the flight and provides a front-row seat to the stunning Croatian archipelago and the lush eastern Austrian Alps.
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Cyclades Archipelago
View the iconic white-and-blue landscapes of islands like Milos or Serifos shortly after takeoff.
Attica Coastline
A distant view of the Athens metropolitan area and the historic Sounion coastline.
Dalmatian Islands
The highlight of the trip, featuring hundreds of Croatian islands including Hvar, Brač, and the Kornati labyrinth.
Styrian Alps
Sharp peaks and deep valleys of the Austrian interior as you cross from the Balkans into Central Europe.
Danube River
The winding 'Blue Danube' becomes visible as you approach Linz for landing.
The right side is unbeatable for island spotting. In the morning, the light illuminates the Croatian coast perfectly. Keep your camera ready about 60-80 minutes into the flight for the best archipelago views.
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Peloponnese Peninsula
Aerial views of the rugged Mani and Messenia peninsulas as you depart Greek airspace.
Ionian Sea
Expansive turquoise waters and distant views of the Ionian islands like Zakynthos and Cephalonia.
Julian Alps
Dramatic limestone peaks of Slovenia appearing as the aircraft moves toward Central Europe.
Salzburg Pre-Alps
Lush green foothills and mountain lakes visible during the descent into Upper Austria.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Mediterranean. It is particularly good for spotting the deep blues of the Ionian Sea and the snow-capped Slovenian peaks in winter.
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Get eSIMs for AustriaDistance: 1,695 km (1,053 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Arrival: LNZ (48.2332, 14.1875)
Route Type: International
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