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VIE → JTR
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Santorini Airport (Thira)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the ultimate aerial view of the Santorini Caldera during the descent, along with a spectacular passing of Mount Olympus and the Athens coastline.
Vienna Woods
Green expanses of the Wienerwald flanking the city as the aircraft climbs to cruising altitude.
Dinaric Alps
The limestone peaks of the Balkan interior offer sharp, snowy contrasts during winter and spring.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the Greek gods stands prominently as the highest peak in Greece.
Athens & Attica
Views of the Saronic Gulf and the sprawling urban landscape of Athens before heading over the open sea.
The Caldera
The iconic crescent-shaped cliffs of Santorini and the white-washed villages of Oia and Fira.
Nea Kameni
The dark volcanic island in the center of the Santorini bay, clearly visible during the final turn.
The right side is essential for the 'money shot' of the Caldera. Most flights approach from the north; as the plane banks for landing, the right side looks directly into the volcanic crater. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for photography of the white villages against the deep blue sea.
Vienna & Danube
Aerial view of the Austrian capital and the winding Danube river immediately after takeoff.
Lake Balaton
The 'Hungarian Sea' is often visible to the east as the flight heads south through Central Europe.
Balkan Mountains
Rugged ridges stretching across Bulgaria and North Macedonia provide a dramatic mid-flight landscape.
Chalkidiki Peninsula
The distinctive 'three fingers' of northern Greece's coastline jutting into the turquoise Aegean.
Cyclades Archipelagos
Birds-eye views of Naxos, Paros, and Ios as the plane maneuvers for its final approach.
Sit on the left for the best views of the sunrise on morning flights. This side provides a broader perspective of the eastern Aegean islands. During the landing at JTR, you will see the rugged eastern cliffs and the black sand beaches of Kamari.
Distance: 1,492 km (927 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: JTR (36.39920043945313, 25.47929954528809)
Route Type: International
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