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MRS โ†’ HER

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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers an incredible sequence of landmarks including the French Riviera, the Italian mainland with its active volcanoes, and a scenic entry into Crete over the Aegean Sea.

Left Side Highlights
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Calanques National Park

Stunning white limestone cliffs and turquoise inlets immediately after departing Marseille.

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Naples & Mount Vesuvius

Aerial view of the sprawling city of Naples and the iconic cone of the Vesuvius volcano.

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Stromboli Volcano

The perfectly conical active volcano in the Aeolian Islands, often puffing smoke into the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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Southern Italian Coast

The rugged shoreline of Calabria and the 'toe' of Italy's boot as you cross toward the Ionian Sea.

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Aegean Approach

The final descent offers views of the Dia island and the jagged northern coastline of Crete.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look out early for the French Riviera and keep your camera ready about midway through the flight for the Aeolian Islands and Vesuvius. If landing from the West, you will see the Heraklion harbor and Venetian walls just before touchdown.

Right Side Highlights
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Chรขteau d'If

The famous fortress prison island visible shortly after takeoff from Marseille.

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Corsica & Sardinia

Views of the rugged, mountainous interiors and jagged eastern coastlines of these Mediterranean islands.

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Mount Etna

Europe's most active volcano on Sicily may be visible to the south depending on the flight corridor.

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Ionian Sea Expanse

Deep cobalt blue waters during the long stretch between Italy and the Greek islands.

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White Mountains of Crete

The dramatic Lefka Ori mountain range appearing on the horizon during the final approach.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the plane. It offers a more island-focused view, especially highlighting the high peaks of Corsica. During the final descent, you will get a great look at the interior Cretan mountain ranges like Psiloritis.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,930 km (1,199 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min

Departure: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)

Arrival: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)

Route Type: International

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