Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Athens to Tirana. The right side captures the most dramatic scenery: the Saronic Gulf and Attica coastline during departure, then the Pindus Mountains and Greek-Albanian border terrain during cruise, and finally the approach to the Albanian highlands. Left side offers water views but less varied terrain.

During takeoff from Athinai (HEW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Saronic Gulf and the Attica coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the irregular shoreline and islands dotting the Aegean approach. Notable sights include: Saronic Gulf, Attica Peninsula coastline, Mount Hymettus (southeast), Aegean Sea islands.

When landing at Tirana Rinas (TIA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Adriatic Sea and the Albanian coastline as you descend toward Tirana. The approach typically brings Lake Ohrid and the Dinaric Alps into view on the left side during final descent. Notable sights include: Adriatic Sea, Albanian coastal plain, Dinaric Alps (distant), Lake Ohrid region.

The flight from Athinai (HEW) to Tirana Rinas (TIA) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Ionian Sea and passes over the Pindus Mountains (Greece's main north-south mountain range), then transitions into the lower Albanian highlands. The Corfu Channel and the Greek-Albanian border region are visible during cruise altitude, with the Ionian coastline on the left and progressively higher terrain on the right as you approach Albania.