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AJA → BSL
Which side of the plane to sit from Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport (Ajaccio) to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the Pennine and Bernese Alps, including the Matterhorn and the Jungfrau massif, followed by a scenic descent over the Swiss Plateau and the Black Forest.
Monte Cinto
Corsica's highest peak, which remains snow-capped well into the spring, visible shortly after takeoff.
Ligurian Coast
The sprawling port of Genoa and the colorful villages of the Italian Riviera as the flight crosses the sea.
The Matterhorn
The distinctive pyramid-shaped peak of the Pennine Alps, often visible in the distance during the Alpine transit.
Bernese Oberland
The famous trio of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau peaks standing tall above the Swiss glaciers.
City of Bern
The historic old town of the Swiss capital nestled within the distinct U-turn loop of the Aare River.
Black Forest
The dense evergreen canopy of Germany's Schwarzwald visible during the final approach into EuroAirport.
This is the premier side for mountain lovers. For the best photography of the Swiss Alps, choose a mid-day or afternoon flight when the sun is positioned to illuminate the north faces of the peaks. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after departure for the transition from the Mediterranean to the high peaks.
Scandola Nature Reserve
Dramatic red volcanic cliffs and hidden coves of the UNESCO World Heritage site on the Corsican coast.
French Riviera
Bird's-eye view of the glamorous coastline stretching from Antibes past the city of Nice.
Mercantour National Park
The rugged, glaciated terrain of the Southern French Alps as you cross from the sea to the continent.
Lake Geneva
The expansive crescent of Lake Leman with views of Lausanne and the Swiss vineyards.
Jura Mountains
The long, parallel limestone ridges that define the border between France and Switzerland.
Sit forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the coastline. Morning flights provide excellent soft light on the French coast, while the Jura mountains look best in the late afternoon sun.
Distance: 638 km (396 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: AJA (41.92359924316406, 8.8029203414917)
Arrival: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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