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MST → HER
Which side of the plane to sit from Maastricht Aachen Airport (Maastricht) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of the high Swiss Alps, the Italian Lakes, and a stunning aerial traversal of the Peloponnese before the final approach into Crete.
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Bernese Oberland
Spectacular direct views of the highest Swiss peaks, including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
Lake Garda
The largest lake in Italy, appearing as a deep blue fjord-like feature at the edge of the Alps.
Venetian Lagoon
The unique fish-shaped outline of Venice and its surrounding sandbars in the Adriatic Sea.
Peloponnese Peninsula
Detailed views of the Corinth Canal area and the rugged mountains of southern Greece.
Ionian Sea Islands
Sightings of Zakynthos and the southern tip of the Peloponnese as you cross toward Crete.
Mount Ida
The snow-capped highest peak of Crete becomes visible on the right during the final approach phase.
Sit on the right for the most iconic mountain photography. For the best lighting on the Alps, choose a mid-morning or early-afternoon departure. Keep your camera ready about 40-50 minutes into the flight for the Swiss border crossing.
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Eifel & Ardennes
Rolling green hills and dense forests of the border regions shortly after takeoff from Maastricht.
Austrian Alps
The jagged limestone peaks of the Tyrol region and the eastern reaches of the Alpine chain.
Dalmatian Coastline
A high-altitude view of the thousands of islands and turquoise inlets along the Croatian coast.
Pindus Mountains
The 'spine of Greece', featuring deep gorges and rugged, wild mountain terrain.
Cyclades Islands
Distant views of the iconic white-and-blue islands scattered across the Aegean Sea during descent.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. It provides a better view of the Balkan coastline and the final turn over the Aegean Sea toward Heraklion's runway.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 2,327 km (1,446 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 6 min
Departure: MST (50.911701, 5.7701400000000005)
Arrival: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Route Type: International
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