Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Berlin to Athens. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach provides superior views of Athens's defining geography—Hymettus Mountain and the Saronic Gulf—which are more visually distinctive than Berlin's departure views. The approach descent offers extended viewing time over iconic terrain.

During takeoff from Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the Spree River winding through central Berlin and the city's eastern districts during northeasterly departures. The river's distinctive loops and the contrast between urban and forested areas provide clear visual reference. Notable sights include: Spree River, Müggelsee lake (southeast), Grunewald forest (west), Berlin city grid.

When landing at Athinai (HEW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side on approach to Athens (typically runways 03L/03R or 21L/21R) reveals the Saronic Gulf's eastern shore, Hymettus Mountain's distinctive ridge, and the sprawl of Athens extending toward the Acropolis. The mountain's marble quarries create visible pale scarring on its slopes. Notable sights include: Hymettus Mountain, Saronic Gulf, Athens urban sprawl, Acropolis district.

The flight from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Athinai (HEW) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Balkans, passing east of the Dinaric Alps and west of the Rhodope Mountains. Over southern Serbia and northern Greece, the Pindus Mountain range runs north-south along the left (west) side of the route. The Aegean Sea becomes visible on the right (east) as the aircraft descends toward Athens, with scattered Greek islands appearing as small landmasses in the water. The transition from continental to Mediterranean climate is marked by increasing aridity and reduced forest coverage south of the Pindus range.