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MRS → BIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille) to Bastia-Poretta Airport (Bastia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Calanques and the breathtaking arrival over the Cap Corse peninsula.
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Les Calanques
Dramatic white limestone cliffs and turquoise coves between Marseille and Cassis.
Toulon Naval Base
One of the most important military ports in the Mediterranean, visible shortly after departure.
French Riviera Coastline
Distant but stunning views of the Côte d'Azur coastline stretching toward St. Tropez.
Cap Corse
The iconic 'finger' of Northern Corsica, featuring rugged cliffs and small fishing villages.
Bastia Old Port
Aerial view of the historic Genoese architecture and the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church during descent.
Sit on the left for the most scenic departure. Immediately after takeoff from MRS, the plane usually turns east, offering a perfect view of the Calanques National Park. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the French and Corsican coasts perfectly. Keep your camera ready for the approach into BIA, where the plane often skirts the Cap Corse peninsula.
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Château d'If
The famous fortress and former prison made famous by The Count of Monte Cristo.
Îles d'Hyères
Aerial views of the 'Golden Isles,' including the lush forests of Porquerolles and Port-Cros.
Ligurian Sea
Expansive, deep-blue views of the Mediterranean horizon between France and Corsica.
Étang de Biguglia
Corsica's largest lagoon and nature reserve, located just south of Bastia near the airport.
The right side is best for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean. While there is more open water on this side, the view of the Hyères islands is a major highlight. During the final approach into Bastia, you will get an excellent view of the Biguglia lagoon's bird sanctuary and the coastline south of the city.
Book Hotels in BastiaDistance: 360 km (224 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Arrival: BIA (42.55270004272461, 9.48373031616211)
Route Type: Domestic
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