Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chania to Dublin. Takeoff views from Chania are exceptional and dramatic—the White Mountains provide a genuine visual highlight that outweighs the landing views at Dublin, which are pleasant but less distinctive. Left seats capture the most memorable portion of this route.

During takeoff from Souda (CHQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Chania typically departs runway 09 (westbound) or 27 (eastbound). Left seats on a 09 departure offer immediate views of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) rising dramatically to the south and southeast. Right seats face the Cretan Sea northward with less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: White Mountains (Lefka Ori) - snow-capped peaks visible year-round; Souda Bay - large natural harbor directly below during initial climb; Chania city and harbor to the northwest; Cretan coastline extending eastward.

When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin typically lands runway 10 or 28. On approach from the southeast (standard routing from Greece), right seats provide views of the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the city itself. The Wicklow Mountains are visible to the south on approach vectors. Left seats face inland toward the Irish interior with fewer distinctive landmarks. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay - crescent-shaped water body with visible harbor and port infrastructure; Wicklow Mountains - low, rounded ridges on the southern horizon; Dublin city center and Docklands - urban grid visible during final descent; Irish coastline with Howth Peninsula extending northward.

The flight from Souda (CHQ) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Mediterranean northwestward, passing south of mainland Greece and the Peloponnese. The Ionian Sea dominates the mid-flight segment with no major landmarks visible—open water for roughly 2 hours. As the aircraft approaches southern Italy and Sicily, the Tyrrhenian Sea becomes visible. The flight then crosses southern Italy (Calabria region visible on clear days), continues over the Tyrrhenian Sea toward Sardinia, then over the western Mediterranean toward the Balearic Islands region (typically 200+ miles south of the track). The final 90 minutes approach the Bay of Biscay and the Irish coast, with the Celtic Sea and Irish landfall becoming visible approximately 30 minutes before Dublin.