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CLJ → TLV
Which side of the plane to sit from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (Cluj-napoca) to Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Taurus Mountains in Turkey, the island of Cyprus, and the iconic Mediterranean approach into Tel Aviv.
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Apuseni Mountains
Early flight views of the karst landscapes and forested plateaus of Transylvania.
Taurus Mountains
Stunning snow-capped peaks in Southern Turkey as you transition from the mainland to the sea.
Cyprus Coastline
Often passes directly over or just west of Cyprus, offering views of the Troodos mountains and Limassol.
Tel Aviv Shoreline
The quintessential view of the Mediterranean coastline and Jaffa during the final approach into Ben Gurion.
The right side is unbeatable for evening flights as you can watch the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea. During the landing pattern, the plane often makes a large U-turn over the sea, giving the right side a perfect panorama of the Tel Aviv skyline.
Book Hotels in Tel-avivSouthern Carpathians
Dramatic views of the Făgăraș and Parâng massifs shortly after takeoff from Cluj.
The Danube River
A clear crossing of the natural border between Romania and Bulgaria near the city of Ruse.
Balkan Mountains
The rugged central mountain range of Bulgaria spanning the horizon toward the east.
Haifa and Mount Carmel
On clear days during descent, the northern Israeli coastline and the Baháʼí Gardens are visible.
Choose the left side for morning flights to have the sun behind you, providing better lighting for photographing the Carpathian and Balkan ranges. Keep an eye out early for the winding Olt River valley.
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Get eSIMs for IsraelDistance: 1,900 km (1,181 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: CLJ (46.78519821166992, 23.686199188232425)
Arrival: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Route Type: International
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