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HER → NUE
Which side of the plane to sit from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion) to Nuremberg Airport (Nuernberg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a spectacular combination of the turquoise Adriatic coastline and a more dramatic crossing of the high Alpine peaks as you approach Germany.
Cretan Coastline
Panoramic views of the Heraklion harbor and the rugged northern cliffs of Crete immediately after takeoff.
Cyclades Islands
Bird's-eye views of scattered Greek islands such as Milos and the Peloponnese coastline.
Dalmatian Coast
The stunning turquoise waters and white-stone islands of Croatia and the Montenegro coastline.
Austrian Alps
A breathtaking crossing of the snow-capped Julian and Limestone Alps shortly before entering German airspace.
Bavarian Forest
The lush green rolling hills and dense woodlands of the southern German border region.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh direct sun while enjoying the sparkling reflection on the Adriatic Sea. On clear days, the descent into Nuremberg provides a great view of the Franconian Lake District.
Santorini Caldera
On standard departures, a distant view of the famous volcanic crescent of Santorini to the east.
Mount Olympus
The majestic peak of the legendary home of the gods, often towering above the clouds in northern Greece.
Thessaloniki
Aerial views of Greece's second-largest city and its bustling thermal gulf.
Danube River
Watching the blue ribbon of the Danube as it winds through the Balkan and Central European plains.
Regensburg
The UNESCO World Heritage city and its historic stone bridge visible as you begin the final descent.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise over the Aegean on early morning departures. Keep your camera ready about 25-35 minutes after takeoff to capture Mount Olympus standing out from the mainland terrain.
Distance: 1,947 km (1,210 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Arrival: NUE (49.498699, 11.078056)
Route Type: International
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