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KGS → ATH
Which side of the plane to sit from Kos Airport (Kos) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a high-density tour of the Cyclades and northern Dodecanese islands, providing a spectacular panorama of the Aegean's deep blue waters and iconic white-washed island settlements.
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Kalymnos
Dramatic limestone massifs and jagged ridges famous worldwide for rock climbing and sponge diving history.
Patmos
The historic Monastery of Saint John the Theologian is visible atop the island's highest point.
Mykonos
Glimpses of the cosmopolitan island center with its dense cluster of white-washed buildings and windmills.
Syros
The administrative capital of the Cyclades featuring the impressive twin peaks of the town of Ermoupoli.
Kea (Tzia)
The closest Cycladic island to Athens, featuring deep protected bays and rugged interior terrain.
The right side is superior for continuous island counting throughout the mid-flight phase. Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid direct sunlight and window glare, ensuring high-contrast views of the turquoise coastal waters. Aim for a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed views of the smaller islets.
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Astypalaia Island
Known as the butterfly of the Aegean due to its unique geographical shape visible from high altitude.
Amorgos Cliffs
Impressive steep mountain ridges and rugged coastlines that define this remote Cycladic island.
Cape Sounion
The ancient Temple of Poseidon is often visible on the tip of the Attic peninsula during the final descent.
Saronic Gulf
Views of the busy maritime shipping lanes and the distant silhouette of the Peloponnese mountains.
Sit on the left for the most iconic approach into Athens. During the final descent into ATH, the plane often banks, providing a perfect view of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Late afternoon flights are ideal as the sun sets to the west, illuminating the Attic coastline in golden hues.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 306 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: KGS (36.79330062866211, 27.09169960021973)
Arrival: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Route Type: Domestic
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