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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior panorama of the Aegean archipelago, the salt flats of Central Anatolia, and a potential glimpse of the Temple of Poseidon during the final approach into Athens.

Left Side Highlights
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Lesser Caucasus

Dense forests and rugged ridges of southern Georgia shortly after takeoff from Tbilisi.

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Mount Erciyes

A massive dormant volcano in Central Anatolia, standing as a lone giant over the plateau.

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Lake Tuz

One of the world's largest hyper-saline lakes, appearing as a bright white expanse in the Turkish heartland.

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Cyclades Archipelago

A stunning bird's-eye view of the scattered white-and-blue islands of the Aegean Sea.

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Cape Sounion

On final descent, look for the ancient Temple of Poseidon perched on the edge of the Attica cliffside.

Sit on the left for the best sunlight during morning flights (sun is to the south). During the final approach to ATH, if the plane lands from the south, you will get an iconic view of the Saronic Gulf islands and the Attica coastline.

Right Side Highlights
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Greater Caucasus Range

Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped high peaks forming the border with Russia to the north.

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Pontic Mountains

The lush, green, and often cloud-shrouded mountain range that runs along Turkey's Black Sea coast.

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Marmara Region

Distant views of the industrial and urban landscapes near the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara.

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Mount Olympus

On a clear day, the legendary home of the Greek gods may be visible on the northwestern horizon.

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Euboea (Evia)

The long, mountainous coastline of Greece's second-largest island as the plane enters Greek airspace.

The right side is ideal for spotting the high Caucasus peaks early in the flight. Choose this side if you prefer views of the mainland Greek mountains and the northern Aegean islands like Lemnos and Skyros.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,837 km (1,141 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min

Departure: TBS (41.6692008972, 44.95470047)

Arrival: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)

Route Type: International

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