At Ioannina in Ioannina: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Lake Pamvotis (directly below during initial climb), Pindus Mountain range (northwest), Ioannina city sprawl (receding below), Dodoni archaeological site area (visible to the north).

When taking off from Ioannina (IOA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing from IOA, aircraft typically climb northwestward over Lake Pamvotis and the Pindus Mountains. The left side offers immediate views of Greece's second-largest freshwater lake and the dramatic mountain terrain that dominates the region's geography. Notable sights include: Lake Pamvotis (directly below during initial climb), Pindus Mountain range (northwest), Ioannina city sprawl (receding below), Dodoni archaeological site area (visible to the north).

When landing at Ioannina (IOA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Ioannina from the north or northeast (typical arrival direction), the left side offers views of Lake Pamvotis, the city's defining feature, along with the surrounding Pindus Mountains. The right side would show less distinctive terrain as you descend toward the runway. Notable sights include: Lake Pamvotis (freshwater lake in immediate foreground), Ioannina city sprawl along the lake's eastern shore, Pindus Mountains to the west and north, Ali Pasha's fortress ruins on the lake's peninsula.

The best window seat at Ioannina (IOA) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Ioannina (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.