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MXP → TLV
Which side of the plane to sit from Malpensa International Airport (Milano) to Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Italian Adriatic coast, the rugged Balkan mountain ranges of Albania and Greece, and a stunning perspective of the Tel Aviv coastline upon arrival.
Milan & Po Valley
Aerial view of the Lombardy capital and the vast agricultural plains immediately after takeoff.
Adriatic Riviera
Clear views of the Italian coastline including cities like Rimini and Ancona as the plane heads southeast.
Balkan Mountains
The dramatic, craggy peaks of the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian coast.
Greek Archipelago
A bird's-eye view of the Ionian islands and potentially the Cyclades depending on the specific airway.
Herzliya & North Tel Aviv
A close-up view of the Israeli shoreline and upscale coastal neighborhoods during the final descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. This side provides the best chance to spot the Greek mainland and the northern sprawl of the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.
Central Apennines
The snow-capped peaks of central Italy visible as you traverse the peninsula.
Ionian Sea Expanse
Deep blue Mediterranean waters between the 'boot' of Italy and the Greek islands.
Crete
The large, mountainous silhouette of Greece's largest island often visible to the south.
Mediterranean Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side offers front-row seats to spectacular golden hour colors.
Tel Aviv Skyline
Panoramic views of the high-rises and the Old City of Jaffa just before landing at Ben Gurion.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean. During the landing approach into TLV, this side often sees the iconic curve of the Jaffa coastline and the main city skyline.
Distance: 2,706 km (1,681 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min
Departure: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Arrival: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Route Type: International
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