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STN → ATH
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is slightly superior, offering iconic views of the high Swiss Alps, including Mont Blanc, and the spectacular descent over the Peloponnese and the Corinth Canal.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe standing prominently among the French and Swiss Alpine ranges.
Italian Lake District
Stunning aerial views of Lake Como and Lake Garda nestled at the foot of the Alps.
Ionian Coastline
The turquoise waters and rugged cliffs of the Ionian Islands as the flight enters Greek airspace.
Corinth Canal
A narrow, artificial ribbon of blue water cutting through the Isthmus of Corinth during the descent.
Saronic Gulf
Islands such as Aegina and Salamis visible as the aircraft maneuvers for final approach into Athens.
The high Alps and Mont Blanc appear approximately 60 to 70 minutes after departure. On the final approach to Athens, keep your eyes peeled for the narrow Corinth Canal. Evening flights are particularly scenic on this side as the sun sets over the Ionian Sea.
White Cliffs of Dover
Iconic chalk cliffs on the English coastline visible shortly after departure from Stansted.
Eastern Alps
The jagged peaks of the Austrian and Italian Dolomites visible mid-flight through central Europe.
Dalmatian Archipelago
A breathtaking mosaic of over a thousand Croatian islands scattered across the blue Adriatic Sea.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the Greek gods, standing as the highest peak in Greece near the Aegean coast.
Look out for the White Cliffs of Dover within 15 minutes of takeoff. For the best view of the Croatian islands, choose an afternoon flight to avoid direct morning sun glare. In winter, the snow-capped Dolomites are a major highlight about halfway through the journey.
Distance: 2,408 km (1,496 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Route Type: International
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