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MUC → HER
Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers an unparalleled view of the stunning Croatian coastline and the Dalmatian Islands, followed by a panoramic approach into Crete featuring the island's rugged northern mountains.
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Karwendel Mountains
Spectacular limestone walls on the border of Germany and Austria immediately after departure.
Dalmatian Coast
The highlight of the route, featuring thousands of Croatian islands and the turquoise Adriatic sea.
Dubrovnik
Depending on the specific airway, a glimpse of the 'Pearl of the Adriatic' and its historic walls.
Peloponnese Peninsula
Deeply indented coastlines and high mountain ridges of southern mainland Greece.
Mount Ida (Psiloritis)
Crete's highest peak, often still capped with snow in early spring, visible during the final approach.
The right side is significantly more scenic for coastline lovers. To avoid the harsh sun glare on the water during afternoon flights, sit a few rows behind the wing. Ensure you are looking out approximately 45-60 minutes into the flight for the best views of the Croatian archipelago.
Book Hotels in HeraklionEastern Austrian Alps
Aerial views of the jagged Hohe Tauern range and snow-capped peaks shortly after takeoff.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged, forested interior mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the Greek gods may be visible on the horizon to the east as you enter Greek airspace.
The Cyclades
Vibrant views of Aegean islands like Naxos or Amorgos as the flight begins its descent.
Gulf of Heraklion
A close-up view of the Cretan coastline if the aircraft approaches from the east.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Alps. It is generally the 'cooler' side during southbound midday flights. Watch for the stark contrast between the blue Aegean and the white island clusters during the final 30 minutes of the journey.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 1,818 km (1,130 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min
Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Arrival: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Route Type: International
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