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ZRH → HER
Which side of the plane to sit from Zürich Airport (Zurich) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the Swiss Glarus Alps, the rugged Dalmatian coastline, and the stunning island-rich approach across the Aegean Sea.
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Lake Zurich
Immediate views of the city skyline and the gold coast shortly after departure from ZRH.
Glarus Alps
Dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Swiss interior visible within the first 15 minutes of flight.
Venice Lagoon
Distant views of the iconic Venetian archipelago and the Northern Adriatic coastline.
Dalmatian Coast
The intricate network of islands and rugged cliffs along the Croatian shoreline visible mid-flight.
Cyclades Islands
Breathtaking overhead views of the famous white-and-blue islands in the Aegean Sea during descent.
Heraklion Port
The historic Venetian harbor and Koules Fortress visible as the plane aligns for its final landing.
Sit on the left for morning flights to witness the sunrise illuminating the Alpine peaks. This side is ideal for spotting the Dalmatian islands and offers the best perspective of the Heraklion coastline upon arrival. On approach, watch for the shimmering blue waters of the Aegean dotted with smaller islands.
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Iconic views of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau peaks to the west during the initial climb.
Lake Garda
A sweeping view of Italy's largest lake and the surrounding Lombardy region from high altitude.
Apennine Mountains
The rugged spine of Italy providing a textured landscape during the Mediterranean crossing.
Peloponnese
The mountainous terrain and deep bays of the southern Greek mainland visible before reaching Crete.
Mount Ida
Crete's highest peak, the legendary Psiloritis, standing prominently during the final approach.
Cretan Interior
The wild, mountainous landscape of central Crete as the plane turns for its final landing sequence.
The right side offers great views of the highest massifs in Switzerland shortly after takeoff. For afternoon flights, choose this side to avoid direct sunlight and window glare, which is helpful for photography. Keep an eye out for the massive silhouette of Mount Ida as the plane enters Cretan airspace from the north.
Book Hotels in HeraklionDistance: 1,927 km (1,197 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Arrival: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Route Type: International
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