HEW TBS Athinai to Lochini

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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Athinai (HEW) to Lochini (TBS)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Athens to Tbilisi. Left seats capture the most dramatic geography: the Saronic Gulf and Aegean coastline on departure, then the entire Balkan-to-Caucasus transition zone including the Pindus Mountains, Albania's highlands, and the approach to the Caucasus on descent.

What can I see during takeoff from Athinai in Athens?

During takeoff from Athinai (HEW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Athens typically departs runway 03L/03R (northbound). Left seats face west initially, giving views of the Saronic Gulf and Attica coastline before the northeasterly turn toward Georgia. Right seats see inland Attica plateau. Notable sights include: Saronic Gulf (immediate west), Aegina Island (southwest, visible as small landmass), Corinth Canal (northwest, thin linear feature), Attica Peninsula coastline.

What can I see when landing at Lochini in Tbilisi?

When landing at Lochini (TBS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Tbilisi typically lands runway 13L/13R (northeast approach). Right seats face southeast during descent, offering views of the Caucasus Mountains' southern foothills and the Mtkvari River valley as it approaches the city. Left seats see the plateau to the northwest. Notable sights include: Caucasus Mountains (southern range, northeast), Mtkvari River valley (winding through terrain), Tbilisi city sprawl (distinctive urban grid), Shida Kartli plateau (west and southwest).

How long is the flight from Athens to Tbilisi?

The flight from Athinai (HEW) to Lochini (TBS) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.

What does the Athens to Tbilisi flight path pass over?

The flight path crosses the Ionian Sea northwest of Corfu, then passes over Albania's Dinaric Alps and the Pindus Mountains. It continues northeast over the Thessaly plains, then crosses into the Balkans near the Greek-North Macedonia border. The route then traverses the highlands of North Macedonia and southern Serbia before entering the Danube basin. The final leg crosses the Carpathian foothills and descends into the Caucasus foothills approaching Tbilisi. The Mtkvari River valley is the final major landmark before landing.