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NCL → HER
Which side of the plane to sit from Newcastle Airport (Newcastle) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of the spectacular Croatian coastline and the high peaks of the Alps, followed by a dramatic descent along the Peloponnese and the western Cretan coast.
Rhine Valley
The winding Rhine river carving through the industrial and historic heart of Western Europe.
Central Alpine Massif
The highest snow-capped peaks of the Swiss and Austrian Alps visible in the mid-flight stage.
Dalmatian Coastline
An incredible view of the thousands of islands dotting the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Rio-Antirrio Bridge
The massive cable-stayed bridge connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece is often visible.
Ionian Sea
The deep blue waters and white cliffs of the Ionian Islands like Zakynthos and Kefalonia.
Mount Psiloritis
The highest mountain in Crete, often capped with snow in early spring, as you bank toward Heraklion.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights as the sun sets over the Ionian Sea. For the best photography of the Croatian islands, ensure your window is clean before takeoff, as this is the scenic peak of the journey about 2.5 hours into the flight.
North Sea Crossing
Aerial views of the British eastern coastline transitioning into the vast North Sea.
Bavarian Plains
Expansive views of southern Germany, including the outskirts of Munich on clear days.
Eastern Alps
Dramatic views of the Austrian Tyrol and the jagged limestone peaks of the Dolomites to the south.
Balkan Interior
The rugged, densely forested terrain of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Attica Peninsula
Distances views of the Athens metropolitan area and the historic Saronic Gulf.
The Cyclades
A stunning bird's-eye view of the volcanic caldera of Santorini and the island of Ios during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your eyes peeled for the distinct crescent shape of Santorini, which is a major highlight on this side.
Distance: 3,002 km (1,865 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 32 min
Departure: NCL (55.037498474121094, -1.6916699409484863)
Arrival: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Route Type: International
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