Seeing Mount Olympus from a plane
Home of the Greek gods and Greece's highest peak at about 9,570 ft, rising almost from the shore of the Aegean. Look for the rocky summit ring with deep ravines, often capped in cloud.
2 of our routes pass it. Greece · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Zurich to Athens: sit on the left, 98 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| London to Athens | Left | 159 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Athens | Left | 98 min after takeoff |
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 Mount Olympus 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 Mount Olympus from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
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.
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