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LYS → MIR
Which side of the plane to sit from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon) to Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (Monastir)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the French Alps shortly after takeoff and follows the stunning eastern coastline of Corsica before a scenic approach into the Gulf of Hammamet.
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French Alps
Breathtaking views of the Ecrins National Park and the high peaks of the Southern Alps.
French Riviera
Glittering views of the Côte d'Azur coastline near Nice and Monaco as you head over the sea.
Cap Corse
The dramatic northern peninsula of Corsica with its rugged mountains and secluded bays.
Bastia Coastline
The eastern shores of Corsica featuring a mix of historic port towns and long sandy beaches.
Gulf of Hammamet
Aerial perspective of the famous Tunisian resorts and the curved coastline leading to Monastir.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you while viewing the Alps. This side is particularly spectacular during the descent as the plane often banks over the Mediterranean to line up with the runway at MIR, providing clear views of the Sousse shoreline.
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Rhone Valley
The winding Rhone River and the famous vineyards of the Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape regions.
Marseille & Calanques
The white limestone cliffs and turquoise inlets of the Calanques National Park near Marseille.
Western Sardinia
Views of the wilder western coast of Sardinia, including the Nurra region and Alghero.
Cap Bon Peninsula
The northern tip of Tunisia, where the Mediterranean meets the African continent.
Sahline Salt Flats
The striking geometric patterns of the salt evaporation ponds adjacent to Monastir Airport.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Balearic Sea. Keep a lookout for the salt pans of Monastir just before touchdown, which create vibrant colors and geometric patterns on the ground.
Book Hotels in MonastirDistance: 1,206 km (749 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: LYS (45.725556, 5.081111)
Arrival: MIR (35.75809860229492, 10.75469970703125)
Route Type: International
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