At Souda in Chania: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: White Mountains (Lefka Ori) to the south; Souda Bay and its naval installations below; Cretan coastline trending east; Sea of Crete extending to the horizon.

When taking off from Souda (CHQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Souda Bay's runways (both 02/20 and 10/28) typically use northwesterly or northeasterly departures. A left-side seat offers views of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) rising dramatically to the south and southeast, and the Cretan coastline curving eastward along the Sea of Crete. Right-side views during climb-out show mainly open sea and distant Turkish coast. Notable sights include: White Mountains (Lefka Ori) to the south; Souda Bay and its naval installations below; Cretan coastline trending east; Sea of Crete extending to the horizon.

When landing at Souda (CHQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Chania typically uses runway 11 for landings (northeast approach), which means you'll be descending from the southwest. The left side offers views of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) and the Cretan coastline as you approach. The right side faces inland terrain with less dramatic geography. Notable sights include: White Mountains (Lefka Ori) to the south, Souda Bay to the north, Cretan coastline with beaches, runway threshold at sea level.

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