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MRS → CLY
Which side of the plane to sit from Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille) to Calvi-Sainte-Catherine Airport (Calvi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning French Riviera coastline before crossing the Mediterranean and approaching the rugged northern tip of Corsica.
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Marseille & Vieux-Port
A clear view of the historic old port, the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, and the dense urban landscape of France's second-largest city immediately after takeoff.
Calanques National Park
Breathtaking limestone cliffs and turquoise narrow inlets stretching between Marseille and Cassis.
Îles d'Hyères
The golden islands of Porquerolles and Port-Cros visible as the plane tracks along the Provencal coast.
Cap Corse
The dramatic 'finger' of northern Corsica comes into view during the descent, showing high ridges meeting the sea.
Gulf of Calvi
A sweeping view of the crescent-shaped bay and the surrounding Balagne mountains as the plane prepares for landing.
Sit on the left for the best views of the French coastline during the first 15 minutes. For morning flights, this side avoids direct glare from the southern sun, making it easier to photograph the limestone cliffs of the Calanques. Choose a seat forward of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't obstruct the view of the Corsican mountains during descent.
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Views of the Château d'If and the white limestone islands just off the coast of Marseille.
Mediterranean Crossing
Expansive views of the deep blue Ligurian Sea, often dotted with ferries traveling between the mainland and Corsica.
Scandola Nature Reserve
In the distance to the south, the red volcanic cliffs of this UNESCO site may be visible on the approach.
Calvi Citadel
A spectacular view of the 13th-century Genoese fortress perched on the rocks as the aircraft turns into the final approach.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Mediterranean. While there is more 'open water' time, the final turn into Calvi-Sainte-Catherine often provides a superior, close-up view of the Citadel and the town's harbor. Keep an eye out for dolphins or whales which are occasionally spotted in the Pelagos Sanctuary area between the mainland and the island.
Book Hotels in CalviDistance: 308 km (191 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Arrival: CLY (42.52444439999999, 8.793055599999999)
Route Type: Domestic
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