Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Chania. While the right side wins at takeoff for Alpine views, the left side captures the most dramatic scenery overall: the Adriatic coastline over Albania and northwestern Greece during cruise, plus the stunning Souda Bay and Lefka Ori approach into Chania. The left side also gets views of the Ionian islands and the Greek mainland mountains during descent.

During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Munich typically departs on runway 08R/26L or 08L/26R. Eastbound departures on 08 heading give the right side a clear view south toward the Bavarian Alps as the aircraft climbs and turns southeast. The Zugspitze massif and the Inn Valley are clearly visible on the right side during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Zugspitze (2,962m), Bavarian Alps foothills, Ammersee lake, Inn Valley.

When landing at Souda (CHQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Souda Bay airport runway 29 is the primary landing direction, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east over the sea. The left side gets a direct view of Souda Bay, the White Mountains (Lefka Ori), and the city of Chania as the aircraft descends over the northern coast of Crete. Notable sights include: Souda Bay (NATO naval base), Lefka Ori (White Mountains), Chania old town, Akrotiri Peninsula.

The flight from Munich (MUC) to Souda (CHQ) takes Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.

The flight tracks southeast over the Austrian Alps, then crosses the Adriatic Sea near the Albanian coast, passes over northwestern Greece including the Pindus mountain range, crosses the Aegean Sea, and descends toward northern Crete. The Corinth isthmus and Peloponnese may be visible to the left depending on exact routing.