Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rome to Athens. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach—which offers more dramatic and sustained views—strongly favors the left. The Saronic Gulf, Hymettus Mountains, and Athens sprawl provide superior visual interest during descent than the relatively modest takeoff scenery.

During takeoff from Fiumicino (FCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats offer views of the Tiber River valley and Rome's urban sprawl extending southeast. Fiumicino typically departs runway 16L/R heading northeast, so right-side passengers see the city receding on their right flank as the aircraft climbs. Notable sights include: Tiber River winding through Rome, Vatican City area (small but identifiable), Castelli Romani hills to the southeast, Mediterranean coast retreating westward.

When landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats provide excellent views during the approach to Athens. Aircraft typically land on runway 03L/R heading north, so left-side passengers see the Saronic Gulf, Attica coastline, and the Hymettus Mountains to the left as the aircraft descends toward the airport east of the city. Notable sights include: Saronic Gulf (body of water to the west), Hymettus Mountains (dark ridge southwest of approach), Athens urban area sprawling across the Attica plain, Mount Penteli to the north.

The flight from Fiumicino (FCO) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Ionian Sea and enters Greek airspace over the Peloponnese. Notable midpoint features include the Corinth Canal area (visible as a thin line cutting through the isthmus if altitude permits), the Saronic Gulf islands, and the transition from the Peloponnese's mountainous terrain to the Attica plain. The Parnassus Mountains may be visible to the northwest during cruise at altitude.