Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tirana to Larnaca. While takeoff favors the right (Adriatic views), the landing approach on runway 28 heavily favors left-side seats for Cyprus's distinctive coastal geography—the salt ponds and Akrotiri Peninsula are visually striking and unique. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Tirana Rinas (TIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the Adriatic Sea immediately west of Tirana Rinas, with the Albanian coastline receding below. Typical departure routing from runway 05/23 heads southeast initially, but right-side seats get the dramatic water contrast against the coastal plain during climb-out. Notable sights include: Adriatic Sea (western boundary), Dinaric Alps foothills (southeast), Lake Ohrid region (distant northeast), Tirana city grid (directly below during initial climb).

When landing at Larnaca (LCA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides the best approach view of Cyprus's geography. Typical arrivals at Larnaca use runway 28 (westerly approach), which means left-side seats face south toward the Mediterranean and the island's southern coast, including the Akrotiri Peninsula and salt lakes. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea (southern approach), Akrotiri Peninsula and salt ponds (distinctive white/pink geometric shapes), Larnaca Bay (curved coastline), Troodos Mountains (distant north, snow-capped in winter).

The flight from Tirana Rinas (TIA) to Larnaca (LCA) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the central Mediterranean at cruise altitude (around 32,000 feet). Notable features along the route include the Ionian Sea (west of Greece), the Greek mainland and Peloponnese (visible as a distant landmass if flying slightly north of direct track), and the transition into the Eastern Mediterranean. At cruise, individual landmarks fade into haze, but the curvature of the Mediterranean basin and the gradual shift from European to Eastern Mediterranean geography are subtly apparent. The Aegean islands may appear as faint specks if the flight path passes near them. Most of the midpoint cruise is featureless open water with occasional cloud formations.