CFU (Corfu) window seat guide

At Ioannis Kapodistrias International in Corfu: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Chalikiopoulou Lagoon, Corfu's southwest coastline and beaches (Halikounas, Lake Korission area), Paxos and Antipaxos islands, open Ionian Sea.

When taking off from Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing south on runway 16, the right side faces west toward Corfu island's coastline as you climb out over the Ionian Sea. You'll get a good look at the lagoon just past the runway, the island's southern shoreline, and on clear days the small islands of Paxos and Antipaxos ahead in the distance. The left side mostly shows open water and the mainland Greek coast receding into haze. Notable sights include: Chalikiopoulou Lagoon, Corfu's southwest coastline and beaches (Halikounas, Lake Korission area), Paxos and Antipaxos islands, open Ionian Sea.

When landing at Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the visual approach to runway 34, the aircraft swings around Corfu Town and the old Venetian fortress before lining up over the sea for final approach. Passengers on the left side get the best angle on the town, the fortress walls, and the coastline during this turn, with Kanoni's Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island also coming into view just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Corfu Old Town and Venetian Old Fortress, Ionian Sea coastline, Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island (Kanoni), Lake Halikiopoulou alongside the runway.

The best window seat at Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Corfu (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.