This idyllic Greek island is a dream destination for aviation geeks

Published on Jul 13, 2025 at 7:04 AM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Last updated on Jul 08, 2025 at 6:50 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

If you’re an aviation geek, this flight attendant has just revealed the perfect travel destination for aviation enthusiasts… and it’s on an idyllic Greek island.

The dream destination for aircraft enthusiasts means the aircraft fun doesn’t have to stop when you leave the airport.

Turns out there’s more than sun, sea, and sand at this resort.

In fact, matching planes taking off and landing is actually the main tourist attraction.

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The unexpected dream destination for aviation geeks

Forget hunkering down near London Heathrow or JFK, this destination has stunning views of low-flying aircraft, perfect for aviation lovers.

In fact, you can spot planes right from your hotel room balcony.

Aircraft are actually visible from almost every corner of the hotel.

If planes aren’t your thing, you might take inspiration from this woman who lives on a cruise ship.

The Greek island to jet off to

The Royal Grand Hotel in Corfu is set on a hillside overlooking the Ionian Sea.

It’s a mere four-minute walk from the crystal-clear waters of the closest beach and only 5km from Corfu International Airport.

So, as well as sun and relaxation, you’re guaranteed a view of planes from your poolside sunlounger.

Want to get even closer? A short walk leads to a pathway across the water directly under the flight path.

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So we stayed in an absolute #avgeek paradise in Greece! Directly opposite the runway, views from the room, the pool, the cafe’s… you couldn’t pick a better place for an #aviation lover! ✈️ It’s no secret, I am absolutely a major avgeek, so this little break ticked all the boxes, sun, a pretty pool and of course, planes 😍 #aviationlovers #aviationlife #aviationdaily #aviationtiktok #aviationgeek #avgeeks #travel #holiday #travelling #traveltok #traveltiktok #plane #planes

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The same path offers views of the scenic Vlacherna Monastery if you want a little more than a runway view.

And if you’re venturing further than the confines of the hotel, nearby cafes and restaurants offer great spots for sunset ‘smoky tire’ views and an Aperol Spritz, according to TikToker and professional plane enthusiast, Holly Jago.

Corfu Town is just a 20-minute bus ride away with a simple and efficient on-road transit system that’s a peaceful break from the airport buzz – but why would you want that?

Aviation geek? Here’s how you could get a private jet flight for nearly half the usual price.

However, if you want to fully immerse yourself, there’s a Boeing 737 plane with a full cockpit in this hotel room.

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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”