Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Heraklion to Tel-aviv. While takeoff from Heraklion favors the right side, the landing approach into Tel Aviv from the left offers more sustained and dramatic scenery—the Mediterranean coastline, Tel Aviv's sprawling cityscape, and the transition from sea to inland plain are more visually rewarding than the departure views.

During takeoff from Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer immediate views of Crete's northern coastline and the Cretan Sea as the aircraft climbs southeastward. You'll see the island's rugged terrain receding beneath you within the first 10-15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Cretan coastline (north shore), Cretan Sea, Mount Ida (Psiloritis) to the southwest, Heraklion city sprawl below.

When landing at Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach to Tel Aviv. You'll see the Israeli coastline, Tel Aviv's urban sprawl, and the Mediterranean meeting the Judean Plain as you descend toward Ben Gurion Airport (located inland near Lod). Notable sights include: Mediterranean coastline (Israel), Tel Aviv metropolitan area, Judean Plain, Dead Sea (visible on clear days to the southeast).

The flight from Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) to Ben Gurion (TLV) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the eastern Mediterranean Sea for roughly 2 hours. You'll pass over open water with no major landmarks visible during the midpoint, though on exceptionally clear days the southern coast of Cyprus may be faintly visible to the north (around 1 hour into flight). The approach to Israel brings views of the Levantine coast and the gradual transition from sea to the Judean Plain's agricultural landscape.