As the aircraft climbs northwest, passengers on the left side can often spot the iconic white-washed Chora and the Venetian Castle before heading out over the Aegean.
The right side offers a superior sequence of island views, passing directly over or alongside the major northern Cyclades before a scenic approach over the Petalioi Gulf and the eastern Attica coastline.
The right side offers a more direct view of the main island settlements, the eastern coastline of Kalymnos, and a picturesque approach into the bays of Leros.