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LCA → HER
Which side of the plane to sit from Larnaca International Airport (Larnaca) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama featuring the rugged Paphos coastline, distant views of the Turkish Taurus Mountains, and a sequence of Dodecanese islands like Rhodes and Karpathos before the final approach into Crete.
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Paphos Coastline
The western tip of Cyprus with its rocky shores and turquoise waters is visible shortly after departure.
Taurus Mountains
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Turkish mainland are visible on the distant northern horizon.
Rhodes Island
About midway through the flight, the large island of Rhodes appears, often showing the historic city and port.
Karpathos and Kasos
The dramatic, narrow silhouettes of these islands mark the transition into the Cretan Sea.
Heraklion Harbor
On the final approach, look for the Koules Fortress and the bustling city center of Heraklion.
The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun is behind the plane, illuminating the islands perfectly. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the best views of the Dodecanese archipelago. During the final approach, look for the small, uninhabited island of Dia just north of the airport.
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Larnaca Salt Lake
Visible immediately after takeoff, this large salt lake is a key landmark just west of the airport.
Levantine Basin
A vast expanse of deep sapphire waters characterizing the crossing between Cyprus and the Greek islands.
Mount Dikti
As you descend into Crete, the imposing peaks of the Dikti range dominate the landscape to the south.
Sit toward the back to avoid wing obstruction. This side is best for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. Watch for the southern Cretan coastline if the pilot takes a more southerly approach path to Runway 27.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 770 km (478 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: LCA (34.875099182128906, 33.62490081787109)
Arrival: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Route Type: International
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