Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Heraklion to Tirana. While takeoff favors the left, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Adriatic coastline and Dinaric Alps are more visually distinctive than Crete's departure. Right-side seats capture the best of both legs.

During takeoff from Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of Crete's northern coastline and the Psiloritis mountain range as you climb out. The aircraft departs northwestward, so the left wing seats face the dramatic terrain you'll be gaining altitude over. Notable sights include: Psiloritis (Mount Ida) - Crete's highest peak at 2,456m, visible as a prominent ridge inland; Rethymno city and harbor on the north coast; Cretan Sea stretching north toward the Peloponnese; foothills of the White Mountains to the west.

When landing at Tirana Rinas (TIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of Albania's western coastline and the approach over the Adriatic. The aircraft descends from the northwest, so right-side seats face the Dinaric Alps and the transition from sea to the Tirana basin. Notable sights include: Dinaric Alps - the mountain range visible as a substantial ridge system inland from the coast; Adriatic Sea to the west during descent; Lake Ohrid region to the northeast (visible as a glint of water); Tirana's urban sprawl in the valley floor as you descend below 3,000 feet.

The flight from Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) to Tirana Rinas (TIA) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Ionian Sea northwestward. You'll pass over open water for most of the journey, with the Peloponnese visible to the left (west) during early climb, and the Greek islands of Corfu and Paxos appearing as small landmasses to the left in the mid-flight phase. The Adriatic becomes visible ahead as you approach Albania, with the Albanian coastline and Dinaric mountain chain becoming increasingly prominent in the final 20 minutes of descent.