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MRS → TLV
Which side of the plane to sit from Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille) to Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers a continuous sequence of iconic European coastlines including the French Riviera and the Italian mainland, followed by a dramatic approach into Israel with views of the northern coast.
French Riviera
Breathtaking views of the Cote d'Azur, including Nice, Monaco, and the rugged Esterel mountains shortly after takeoff.
The Italian Coast
Vistas of the Tyrrhenian Sea and potential sightings of the Italian mainland near Rome or Naples depending on the airway.
Peloponnese Peninsula
The mountainous terrain and jagged coastline of southern Greece as you traverse the Ionian and Aegean basins.
Haifa & Mount Carmel
On arrival, witness the northern Israeli shoreline, the port of Haifa, and the lush green slopes of the Carmel range.
Netanya & Herzliya
The high-rise luxury towers and golden beaches of Israel's central coast during the final descent into Tel Aviv.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is superior for tracking the European coastline. Keep your camera ready in the first 20 minutes for the French coast and the last 15 minutes for the approach over the Israeli Sharon plain.
Corsica & Sardinia
Aerial views of the wild, mountainous interiors and turquoise bays of these two major Mediterranean islands.
Mount Etna
On southern routes, Europe's most active volcano may be visible rising from the island of Sicily.
Island of Crete
The elongated, snow-capped peaks (in winter/spring) of the White Mountains as you fly south of the Greek mainland.
Tel Aviv Skyline
A panoramic view of the 'White City' skyscrapers and the Mediterranean promenade during the final approach.
Old Jaffa
The ancient stone port and clock tower of Jaffa are often visible just before the plane turns inland toward the airport.
The right side is ideal for catching sunset views over the Mediterranean during evening flights. During the final approach into TLV, this side provides the most direct view of the Tel Aviv beachfront and the historic Jaffa port if the plane approaches from the sea.
Distance: 2,881 km (1,790 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 50 min
Departure: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Arrival: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Route Type: International
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