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VIE → CHQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Chania International Airport (Chania)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular aerial tour of the Adriatic coastline, the rugged Dinaric Alps, and the beautiful Peloponnese peninsula before descending into Crete.
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Dalmatian Coast
Stunning views of the Croatian archipelago and the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Adriatic.
Dinaric Alps
Dramatic karst topography and deep canyons crossing through Montenegro and Albania.
Peloponnese
The rugged, finger-like peninsulas of southern Greece and the Gulf of Corinth.
Kythera Island
The isolated island bridge serving as a landmark between the Peloponnese and Crete.
Lefka Ori
The 'White Mountains' of Crete appearing majestic during the final approach into Chania.
The right side is premier for coastal scenery. For afternoon flights, be prepared for some glare as the sun moves west. Watch for the dramatic descent over Souda Bay, which often involves a scenic bank to the right over the Akrotiri peninsula.
Book Hotels in ChaniaEastern Alps
High-altitude views of the Austrian Schneeberg and Rax massifs shortly after takeoff from Vienna.
Belgrade
Bird's-eye view of the Serbian capital at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers.
Mount Olympus
The home of the gods, visible as a massive limestone block in Northern Greece.
Cyclades Islands
Aerial perspectives of scattered Aegean islands during the descent into the Mediterranean.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is also excellent for spotting the urban sprawl of Athens and the Saronic Gulf if the flight path tracks slightly east.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 1,531 km (951 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: CHQ (35.531700134277344, 24.14970016479492)
Route Type: International
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