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Best window seat at Megas Alexandros International

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Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Thassos Island, the Kavala waterfront and harbor, Mount Pangaion inland to the left

LandingRIGHT

Aegean Sea to the east, Kavala city and harbor to the northwest, Thassos Island visible on the horizon to the northeast

🛫 Taking Off from Kavala (KVA)

Best sideRight
WhyRunway 23 departures head southwest, and the right side offers views of the Aegean Sea coastline and islands that become visible during the initial climb. The left side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain during this critical departure phase.
Look forThassos Island (visible to the right/south across the Aegean), the Kavala waterfront and harbor, Mount Pangaion inland to the left, the Aegean coastline extending southwestward

🛬 Landing at Kavala (KVA)

Best sideRight
WhyRunway 23 (the most common landing direction) brings aircraft in from the northeast on a southwest heading. The right side offers views of the Aegean Sea and the coastal geography east of the airport, while the left side faces inland terrain. The sea approach provides better visual context during final descent.
Look forAegean Sea to the east, Kavala city and harbor to the northwest, Thassos Island visible on the horizon to the northeast, Mount Pangaion inland to the west

Megas Alexandros International is a small regional airport with a single terminal, handling seasonal charter and scheduled traffic mainly serving northern Greece and connections to Thassos.

⛰️ Elevation20 ft
🛫 Runways1 (05/23)
📍 NearbyAXD 70 miLXS 76 miPDV 81 miSKG 91 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Megas Alexandros International (KVA)?

At Megas Alexandros International in Kavala: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Thassos Island (visible to the right/south across the Aegean), the Kavala waterfront and harbor, Mount Pangaion inland to the left, the Aegean coastline extending southwestward.

What can I see during takeoff from Megas Alexandros International in Kavala?

When taking off from Megas Alexandros International (KVA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 23 departures head southwest, and the right side offers views of the Aegean Sea coastline and islands that become visible during the initial climb. The left side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain during this critical departure phase. Notable sights include: Thassos Island (visible to the right/south across the Aegean), the Kavala waterfront and harbor, Mount Pangaion inland to the left, the Aegean coastline extending southwestward.

What can I see when landing at Megas Alexandros International in Kavala?

When landing at Megas Alexandros International (KVA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 23 (the most common landing direction) brings aircraft in from the northeast on a southwest heading. The right side offers views of the Aegean Sea and the coastal geography east of the airport, while the left side faces inland terrain. The sea approach provides better visual context during final descent. Notable sights include: Aegean Sea to the east, Kavala city and harbor to the northwest, Thassos Island visible on the horizon to the northeast, Mount Pangaion inland to the west.

What factors affect the best window seat at Megas Alexandros International?

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