Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Athens to New York. While takeoff from Athens offers mountain and coastal views, the landing approach into New York provides more dramatic and iconic geography—the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and East River create a visually distinctive finale that outweighs the Athens departure scenery.

During takeoff from Athinai (HEW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Athens typically departs runway 03L/03R (northbound) or 21L/21R (southbound). Right seats offer views of the Saronic Gulf and Attica coastline during initial climb. If departing northbound, you'll see the Hymettus mountain range to the right; southbound departures show the Aegean islands and peninsula geography. Notable sights include: Hymettus Mountains (southeast of Athens), Saronic Gulf, Attica Peninsula coastline, Mount Parnitha (north).

When landing at La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Left side for the best views. LGA typically uses runways 04/22 or 13/31. During descent into the New York area, left seats capture the Hudson River, Manhattan's east side, and the approach over the East River. You'll see the Palisades cliffs across the Hudson and the Manhattan skyline profile during final approach. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline (east side), East River, Palisades cliffs (New Jersey).

The flight from Athinai (HEW) to La Guardia (LGA) takes Approximately 10.5 to 11 hours.

The flight path crosses the Mediterranean (Ionian Sea, Adriatic Sea approaches), then transitions over southern Europe (Italian peninsula, Alps visible on clear days), continues over central Europe and the Atlantic. Notable midpoint features include the Italian coastline, the Alps as a distant ridge during daytime, and the Atlantic Ocean for the majority of the transatlantic leg. The North Atlantic crossing offers occasional views of Greenland's southern tip and Iceland (depending on routing and weather) before descending toward the North American coast.