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BSL → AJA
Which side of the plane to sit from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse) to Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport (Ajaccio)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side (Starboard) is superior on this route as it offers a front-row seat to the majestic Mont Blanc, the stunning French Riviera, and the dramatic red cliffs of the Corsican west coast during the final descent.
Mont Blanc
Enjoy a spectacular view of Western Europe's highest peak, which usually sits perfectly framed to the west of the flight path.
Lake Geneva
Catch the crescent-shaped Lake Geneva and the city of Geneva in the distance as you head south toward the coast.
French Riviera
View the glitzy coastline of the Côte d'Azur, including Nice and Cannes, as the plane crosses the Mediterranean coastline.
Scandola Nature Reserve
A UNESCO site featuring dramatic red porphyry cliffs and turquoise waters visible just before the approach to Ajaccio.
Îles Sanguinaires
These 'Bloody Islands' guard the entrance to the Gulf of Ajaccio and are a highlight of the right-side window during landing.
Book the right side for sunset flights; the 'Sanguinaires' islands are named for the blood-red glow they take on at dusk. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the contrast between the deep blue sea and the jagged red volcanic rocks of the Corsican coastline.
Bernese Oberland
Glimpse the iconic peaks of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau as you traverse the Swiss Alps shortly after takeoff.
Lake Maggiore
Peer down at the sprawling blue waters of this alpine lake straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy.
Port of Genoa
As the flight leaves mainland Europe, you can often see the bustling harbor and historic city of Genoa to the southeast.
Monte Cinto
View the rugged, snow-capped interior of Corsica including its highest peak as you approach the island.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the Mediterranean. Look out early for the Swiss lakes and later for the sharp transition from the Italian Alps to the Ligurian Sea.
Distance: 638 km (396 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Arrival: AJA (41.92359924316406, 8.8029203414917)
Route Type: Domestic
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