Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Athens. While the takeoff from Newark favors the left side, the landing approach into Athens on the right side offers more visually distinctive and dramatic scenery—Mount Hymettus and the Attica Plain provide stronger visual interest than the Saronic Gulf visible from the left.

During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the New Jersey Palisades as the aircraft climbs northwestward out of Newark. Right side faces inland toward New Jersey suburbs with less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline (Empire State Building, One World Trade Center visible on clear days), New Jersey Palisades, George Washington Bridge.

When landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Attica Plain, Mount Hymettus, and the Saronic Gulf as the aircraft descends toward Athens from the northwest. Left side faces the Aegean Sea and offers less distinctive landmarks during final approach. Notable sights include: Mount Hymettus (Imittos), Attica Plain, Saronic Gulf, Athens urban sprawl.

The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean (no landmarks visible for roughly 6 hours), then approaches European airspace over the Iberian Peninsula or southern France depending on routing. Typical transatlantic routing may pass south of Ireland and the UK, crossing the Bay of Biscay. As the aircraft approaches southern Europe, the Alps or Pyrenees may be visible depending on the specific flight corridor. The final approach into Athens crosses the Balkans and enters Greek airspace over the Aegean Sea, with views of Greek islands (Sporades, Cyclades) possible during descent, followed by the Attica Plain and Mount Hymettus during final approach.