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MRS โ HER
Which side of the plane to sit from Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion)?
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.
Calanques National Park
Stunning white limestone cliffs and turquoise inlets immediately after departing Marseille.
Naples & Mount Vesuvius
Aerial view of the sprawling city of Naples and the iconic cone of the Vesuvius volcano.
Stromboli Volcano
The perfectly conical active volcano in the Aeolian Islands, often puffing smoke into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Southern Italian Coast
The rugged shoreline of Calabria and the 'toe' of Italy's boot as you cross toward the Ionian Sea.
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.
Chรขteau d'If
The famous fortress prison island visible shortly after takeoff from Marseille.
Corsica & Sardinia
Views of the rugged, mountainous interiors and jagged eastern coastlines of these Mediterranean islands.
Mount Etna
Europe's most active volcano on Sicily may be visible to the south depending on the flight corridor.
Ionian Sea Expanse
Deep cobalt blue waters during the long stretch between Italy and the Greek islands.
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.
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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