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HER β BSL
Which side of the plane to sit from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion) to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the core Swiss Alps, including the iconic Jungfrau region, and a more scenic approach over the Rhine Valley and Black Forest.
Aegean Islands
Distant views of the Cyclades islands scattered across the deep blue Cretan Sea.
Apennine Mountains
The dramatic 'spine' of Italy visible as the aircraft traverses the Italian peninsula.
Central Swiss Alps
Spectacular, close-up views of the Eiger, MΓΆnch, and Jungfrau peaks if the flight path is central.
Lake Lucerne
The intricate, branching shape of Lake Lucerne surrounded by steep mountain walls.
Black Forest
Dense, dark green woodland of southwestern Germany visible during the final approach into BSL.
Rhine River
The major European waterway snaking through the tri-border region of France, Germany, and Switzerland.
For the best photography of the Alps, book a morning flight when the sun illuminates the peaks from the east. Keep your camera ready about 30-40 minutes before landing for the most intense mountain scenery.
Heraklion City
Aerial view of the Venetian harbor and the historic city walls of Heraklion upon takeoff.
Peloponnese Coast
The rugged southern coastline of mainland Greece as the plane heads northwest.
Lazio Coastline
Views of the Italian coast near Rome, often catching the reflection of the sun on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Western Alps
Snow-capped peaks of the French and Swiss Alps as the plane crosses the border.
Lake Geneva
The crescent-shaped lake visible in the distance during the descent into the Basel area.
The left side is prone to glare during afternoon flights heading northwest. Choose this side for a sunset flight to witness the horizon turning orange over the Mediterranean and the Alps.
Distance: 1,996 km (1,240 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 40 min
Departure: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Arrival: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Route Type: International
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