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AJA → MPL
Which side of the plane to sit from Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport (Ajaccio) to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (Montpellier)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the departure from the Gulf of Ajaccio and the unique geography of the French mainland coast, including the salt marshes of the Camargue and the pyramid-shaped architecture of La Grande-Motte during descent.
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Ajaccio Cityscape
A perfect aerial view of the imperial city, its harbor, and the Genoese citadel during the initial climb.
Cape Corse
The northern 'finger' of Corsica is often visible in the distance as the flight heads northwest across the sea.
Camargue Wetlands
A vast delta region where the Rhône meets the sea, featuring pink salt pans and wild wetlands.
La Grande-Motte
The unmistakable 1970s pyramid-style architecture of this resort town stands out during the descent.
Port-Camargue
One of Europe's largest marinas, showing thousands of white masts in a geometric docking pattern.
The right side is superior for photography of the French coastline. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the Camargue's pink salt pans. Look for the distinct change in water color where the Rhône river silt enters the blue Mediterranean.
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Îles Sanguinaires
Dramatic red porphyry islands at the western tip of the Gulf of Ajaccio visible shortly after takeoff.
Mediterranean Crossing
Expansive views of the turquoise sea and the occasional merchant vessel or ferry on the route to Marseille.
Étang de Thau
A massive lagoon famous for oyster farming, visible just west of Montpellier during the final approach.
Sète & Mont Saint-Clair
The 'Venice of Languedoc' with its distinctive hill and network of canals connecting the sea to the lagoon.
The Pyrenees
On exceptionally clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees can be seen on the southwestern horizon.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Mediterranean. Keep your camera ready immediately after wheels up to capture the Sanguinaires Islands before the plane turns toward the mainland.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 436 km (271 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: AJA (41.92359924316406, 8.8029203414917)
Arrival: MPL (43.57619857788086, 3.96301007270813)
Route Type: Domestic
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