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SDV → HFA
Which side of the plane to sit from Sde Dov Airport (Tel-aviv) to Haifa International Airport (Haifa)?
Right Side of the Plane
Flying north along the Mediterranean coastline, the right side offers a continuous panorama of archaeological sites, urban skylines, and the lush slopes of Mount Carmel.
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Apollonia National Park
A Crusader-era clifftop fortress and archaeological ruins standing above the waves north of Herzliya.
Netanya Cliffs
Dramatic limestone cliffs topped with modern high-rise towers along the Sharon plain.
Caesarea Maritima
Incredible aerial views of the ancient Roman theater, hippodrome, and King Herod's sunken harbor.
Hadera Power Plant
The massive 'Orot Rabin' chimneys, a prominent industrial landmark along the central coast.
Mount Carmel
The 'Evergreen Mountain' rising sharply from the coastal plain as you approach the Haifa region.
Bahá'í Gardens
The gold-domed shrine and the spectacular 19 terraced gardens cascading down the Haifa hillside.
Sit on the right for a front-row seat to Israel's history. Because this flight typically maintains a low altitude (2,000-4,000 ft), details like the Roman ruins at Caesarea are very clear. Mid-to-late afternoon provides the best golden-hour lighting on the Carmel mountain range. Keep your camera ready during the final 5 minutes of flight for the descent into Haifa Bay.
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Mediterranean Horizon
Endless views of the deep blue sea stretching toward the western horizon.
Shoreline Reefs
Vibrant turquoise waters and natural reef formations visible in the shallow coastal shelf.
Maritime Traffic
Cargo ships and tankers anchored in the distance awaiting entry to the Port of Haifa.
The left side is peaceful but offers less geographic variety. It is best for morning flights when the sun is in the east, reducing glare on the water. During summer, look for large blooms of jellyfish visible in the clear shallows near the beach.
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Get eSIMs for IsraelDistance: 81 km (50 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 min
Departure: SDV (32.114700317382805, 34.78219985961914)
Arrival: HFA (32.809398651123054, 35.04309844970703)
Route Type: Domestic
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