CHQ

When landing at Souda (CHQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the standard runway 29 approach, the aircraft flies northwest over the Akrotiri peninsula, and the left side faces south toward Souda Bay and the snow-capped White Mountains (Lefka Ori) rising behind Chania. It's a much more dramatic view than the open Cretan Sea on the right. Notable sights include: Souda Bay and its naval anchorage, the White Mountains (Lefka Ori), Akrotiri peninsula coastline, Chania town in the distance to the south.

Arriving at Souda in Chania, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Souda Bay and its naval anchorage, the White Mountains (Lefka Ori), Akrotiri peninsula coastline, Chania town in the distance to the south. On the standard runway 29 approach, the aircraft flies northwest over the Akrotiri peninsula, and the left side faces south toward Souda Bay and the snow-capped White Mountains (Lefka Ori) rising behind Chania. It's a much more dramatic view than the open Cretan Sea on the right.

The best window seat landing at Souda (CHQ) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Chania (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.