Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Prague to Heraklion. Left seats provide superior views on both legs: Prague departure shows the Vltava's meanders and Bohemian forests, while the Heraklion approach delivers the dramatic Aegean-to-land transition and distant Cretan mountains. The landing view is particularly rewarding.

During takeoff from Ruzyne (PRG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Prague typically departs runway 06 (northeast) or 24 (southwest). Right-side seats offer views of the Vltava River valley and the city's eastern sprawl during northeast departures, which are more common in prevailing westerly winds. You'll see the river's characteristic meanders and the surrounding forested hills of central Bohemia. Notable sights include: Vltava River (winding through Prague), Bohemian Plateau forests to the east, Prague city center with Hradčany district visible as urban density, Sedlec Plateau rising gently eastward.

When landing at Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heraklion typically uses runway 10 (southeast approach) or 28 (northwest approach). Left-side seats during southeast approaches offer views of the Cretan coastline, the Aegean Sea, and the island's mountainous interior. You'll see the transition from sea to land and the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) in the distance to the southwest. Notable sights include: Aegean Sea with Cretan coastline, Cretan interior mountains (Lefka Ori range visible as distant peaks), Heraklion Bay, coastal plains around the airport.

The flight from Ruzyne (PRG) to Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Danube valley near Vienna (visible around 45 minutes out), then traverses the Alps' eastern foothills and the Balkans. Around the midpoint, you'll pass over the Hungarian Plain and northern Serbia. The southern portion crosses the Balkans' mountainous terrain before descending toward Greece. The Adriatic Sea becomes visible approximately 90 minutes into the flight on the left side during descent toward Crete.