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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior vantage point for the scenic Aegean islands and provides a spectacular view of the Tel Aviv coastline and city skyline during the standard approach into Ben Gurion Airport.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Belgrade Confluence

Aerial view of the meeting point of the Sava and Danube rivers and the historic Kalemegdan Fortress shortly after takeoff.

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Rhodope Mountains

Dramatic views of the dense forests and jagged peaks along the southern Balkan peninsula.

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Aegean Archipelagos

A stunning mosaic of Greek islands including Lemnos and Lesbos surrounded by deep azure waters.

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Northern Cyprus

Clear views of the Pentadaktylos (Five Finger) mountain range and the rugged northern coastline of the island.

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Tel Aviv Skyline

The best perspective of the Mediterranean shoreline, high-rise buildings, and the ancient port of Jaffa during the descent.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. On the approach to TLV, the aircraft often flies parallel to the coast before turning inland, giving the left side a perfect view of the entire Israeli shoreline. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Greek coast for high-contrast island photography.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Dinaric Alps

Distant but impressive views of the snow-capped mountains of Montenegro and Albania to the west.

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Mount Olympus

The legendary home of the Greek gods, featuring the highest and most prominent peaks in Greece.

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Athens & Piraeus

The urban sprawl of the Greek capital and the busy maritime traffic in the Saronic Gulf.

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Cretan Sea

Vast stretches of the Mediterranean with occasional sightings of shipping lanes and deep-sea vessels.

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Ashdod Port

One of Israel's largest cargo ports, visible during the final banking turns before landing.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Mediterranean. While you miss the direct city view of Tel Aviv, you get a better look at the Greek mainland and the southern Israeli coastal plain during the final approach maneuvers. Look out for Mount Olympus approximately 45 minutes into the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,902 km (1,182 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min

Departure: BEG (44.8184013367, 20.3090991974)

Arrival: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)

Route Type: International

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