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BIA → MRS
Which side of the plane to sit from Bastia-Poretta Airport (Bastia) to Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is preferred for its spectacular panoramic approach into Marseille, offering clear views of the Calanques, the Old Port, and the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica before landing.
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Tyrrhenian Sea
Deep blue Mediterranean waters visible immediately after departure from Bastia.
Calanques National Park
Dramatic white limestone cliffs and narrow turquoise inlets along the coastline near Cassis.
Notre-Dame de la Garde
The golden statue of the Virgin Mary atop Marseille's most famous hilltop basilica.
Vieux-Port de Marseille
The historic heart of the city, filled with hundreds of yachts and fishing boats.
Frioul Archipelago
A group of four islands including the famous Château d'If, immortalized in The Count of Monte Cristo.
Book a window seat on the left for the approach phase. If landing towards the west (Runway 31), you will fly directly past the city center. Morning flights offer the best lighting on the white limestone cliffs of the Calanques, while sunset flights provide a golden glow over the Marseille harbor.
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Bastia Waterfront
View of the busy commercial port and the historic Terra Vecchia district upon takeoff.
Cap Corse
The 'finger' of Northern Corsica, showcasing a rugged mountainous interior meeting the sea.
French Riviera Coast
Distant views of the coastline stretching from Nice towards Saint-Tropez during the sea crossing.
Provence Countryside
The rolling hills, vineyards, and pine forests of the Var and Bouches-du-Rhône departments.
Étang de Berre
A massive saltwater lagoon situated right next to the Marseille Provence Airport runways.
The right side is ideal for seeing the northern tip of Corsica (Cap Corse) shortly after takeoff. On exceptionally clear days, look north during the flight across the Mediterranean to spot the snow-capped Southern Alps on the horizon. This side is also excellent for observing the industrial landscape of Fos-sur-Mer during the final descent.
Book Hotels in MarseilleDistance: 360 km (224 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: BIA (42.55270004272461, 9.48373031616211)
Arrival: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Route Type: Domestic
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