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HEL → TLV
Which side of the plane to sit from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki) to Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of diverse terrain, from the initial archipelago views to the rugged Turkish highlands and the unique landscape of the Galilee region upon entering Israel.
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Helsinki Archipelago
Thousands of granite islands and forested inlets visible immediately after departure from Vantaa.
Baltic Wilderness
Dense pine forests and peat bogs stretching across Estonia and Latvia.
Eastern Carpathians
The dramatic, winding mountain ranges of Romania visible as the flight crosses Central Europe.
Taurus Mountains
Spectacular views of high, often snow-capped peaks in southern Turkey before crossing the Mediterranean.
Sea of Galilee
On clear days during the northern approach to Israel, the Kinneret is visible nestled in the Jordan Rift Valley.
For morning flights, the left side provides the best lighting as the sun rises in the east. Avoid seats over the wing (typically rows 12-24) to ensure an unobstructed view of the Taurus Mountains. As you descend into Tel Aviv, watch for the green hills of the Galilee transitioning into the urban sprawl of the Sharon plain.
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Baltic Coastline
The sparkling waters of the Baltic Sea and the coastal outlines of Lithuania and Poland.
High Tatras
Sharp, alpine-style peaks on the border of Poland and Slovakia, offering a rugged mountain profile.
Cyprus
A stunning full-island view as the aircraft transits the Mediterranean towards the Levant.
Tel Aviv Shoreline
The 'White City' skyline and Mediterranean beaches are often visible during the final turn toward the runway.
Mediterranean Traffic
Cargo ships and tankers dotting the deep blue sea as you approach the Israeli coast.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea. During the landing phase at Ben Gurion (TLV), the aircraft often approaches from the west, giving right-side passengers a front-row seat to the coastline and the Mediterranean surf before touching down.
Book Hotels in Tel-avivDistance: 3,231 km (2,008 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Arrival: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Route Type: International
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