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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more scenic sequence, featuring the heart of the Eastern Alps, the distinctive shape of Venice and its lagoon, the rugged Croatian coastline, and the iconic volcanic islands of the Aegean Sea during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Eastern Alps

Dramatic views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Austrian and Swiss Alps approximately 40 minutes into the flight.

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Venetian Lagoon

The unique S-curve of the Grand Canal and the surrounding islands are often clearly visible if the route tracks south through Italy.

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Dalmatian Coast

A stunning perspective of the thousands of limestone islands scattered along the azure Croatian shoreline.

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Attica Peninsula

Vistas of the Greek mainland and the sparkling waters of the Saronic Gulf near Athens.

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Santorini Caldera

As the plane descends toward Crete, look for the world-famous crescent-shaped volcanic island of Santorini to the north.

For the best experience, choose a morning flight to avoid direct sunlight glare. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes after takeoff for the Alps. During the final 20 minutes of flight, the left side usually provides the best view of the Cycladic islands during the descent into Heraklion.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Vosges Mountains

The lush, rolling green ridges of eastern France visible shortly after departure from Luxembourg.

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Central Swiss Alps

Aerial views of the high-altitude glaciers and peaks of the Bernese Oberland region.

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Ionian Sea

A vast expanse of deep blue water as the flight crosses from the heel of Italy toward the Greek coast.

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Ionian Islands

Views of the green, mountainous landscapes of Corfu and Lefkada as the flight enters Greek airspace.

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Peloponnese Peaks

The rugged, arid mountain ranges of the southern Greek mainland, including the Taygetos mountains.

Select the right side for evening flights to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Mediterranean. This side is also excellent for seeing the vertical limestone cliffs of the Ionian islands. On the final approach into HER, the right side often looks directly onto the rugged northern coastline of Crete.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,211 km (1,374 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 57 min

Departure: LUX (49.6233333, 6.204444400000001)

Arrival: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)

Route Type: International

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