Seeing Acropolis of Athens from a plane
The Parthenon has stood on this limestone rock above Athens for nearly 2,500 years. Look for the flat-topped rock with the honey-colored temple rising out of the white city sprawl.
2 of our routes pass it. Greece · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
London to Athens: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Athens to London | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| London to Athens | Left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Acropolis of Athens from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Acropolis of Athens from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Acropolis of Athens at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.