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MRS → OPO
Which side of the plane to sit from Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille) to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic geographical features, including the towering Pyrenees range and the rugged coastline of Northern Spain and Portugal.
Etang de Berre
A massive saltwater lagoon near Marseille that creates a beautiful mirror effect during the initial climb.
The Pyrenees
Spectacular aerial views of the high peaks separating France and Spain, often covered in snow during winter and spring.
Picos de Europa
The rugged limestone massifs of Northern Spain are visible as the flight traverses the Iberian Peninsula.
Atlantic Coastline
As the flight nears Porto, you get a dramatic view of the waves crashing against the rugged Portuguese Atlantic coast.
The right side is superior for the Pyrenees, which are the highlight of this route. For the best photography, choose a seat ahead of the engine to avoid heat haze. During winter, the snow-capped mountains are particularly photogenic under the clear midday sun.
Marseille & Calanques
Stunning views of the Marseille city center, Old Port, and the limestone cliffs of the Calanques immediately after takeoff.
Mediterranean Coastline
Sweeping views of the Gulf of Lion and the coastline stretching down toward the French-Spanish border.
Montserrat
The unique, jagged saw-toothed mountain peaks near Barcelona are often visible in the distance to the south.
Douro Valley
As the plane descends into Porto, the terraced vineyards and winding Douro River come into view.
Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Mediterranean coastline. Morning flights provide excellent lighting for the French Riviera views, while late afternoon flights can experience glare from the sun reflecting off the sea.
Distance: 1,167 km (725 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Arrival: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Route Type: International
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