Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Chania. Right-side seats dominate both departure and arrival, offering the Irish Sea and Wicklow Mountains on takeoff, then the Aegean approach, Crete's dramatic coastline, and the White Mountains on descent.

During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin typically departs eastbound (runways 10L/10R) or westbound (28L/28R). Right-side seats on an eastbound departure offer views of Dublin Bay, the Irish Sea, and the Wicklow Mountains rising inland to the south. Westbound departures show less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay (immediate offshore), Wicklow Mountains (south, inland), Irish Sea extending east, Howth Peninsula (north of bay).

When landing at Souda (CHQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Chania (Souda) typically uses runway 11 (northeast approach) or runway 29 (southwest approach). Right-side seats on a northeast approach descend over the Aegean Sea with views of Crete's north coast, the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) dominating the interior, and the Souda Bay inlet. Southwest approaches offer less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: White Mountains/Lefka Ori (interior Crete, snow-capped peaks visible year-round), Souda Bay (the landing approach inlet), Aegean Sea (approach path), Akrotiri Peninsula (western headland of Souda Bay).

The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Souda (CHQ) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Irish Sea, then the Welsh coast (Snowdonia visible on clear days), over England, the English Channel, and into continental Europe. The Alps appear as a distant ridge on the horizon during cruise over France/Switzerland. The Mediterranean coast of southern France (Côte d'Azur) may be visible on the right during descent toward Greece. The Ionian Sea separates Italy from Greece. The final approach to Crete crosses the Aegean with numerous Greek islands visible as small landmasses below.