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TLV β MRS
Which side of the plane to sit from Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv) to Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of Mediterranean islands and the southern European coastline, featuring Cyprus, the Greek islands, Corsica, and the famous French Riviera on approach.
Tel Aviv Coastline
Immediately after takeoff, enjoy a sweeping view of the Tel Aviv-Yafo shoreline and the Mediterranean beaches.
Cyprus & Troodos
Excellent views of the island of Cyprus, including the southern port of Limassol and the forested Troodos Mountains.
The Greek Islands
Fly past the southern coast of Crete and the Peloponnese peninsula, showcasing the rugged Greek topography.
Southern Italy
A distant view of the 'toe' of Italy (Calabria) and occasionally the smoking peak of Mount Etna to the south-east.
Corsica's Peaks
One of the flight's highlights, offering a direct view of the dramatic, jagged granite mountains of northern Corsica.
French Riviera
As the plane descends, the CΓ΄te d'Azur comes into view, including the coastline near Nice, Cannes, and St. Tropez.
The right side is northern-facing, providing the best lighting for photography throughout the day without glare. On the descent into Marseille, the right side typically offers the best views of the stunning Calanques National Park and the city of Marseille itself including the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica. During winter, look for snow-capped peaks in Crete and Corsica.
The Levantine Basin
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Eastern Mediterranean shortly after departing the Israeli coast.
Malta Archipelago
Depending on the specific airway, the islands of Malta and Gozo may be visible as small gems in the central sea.
Southern Sardinia
Views of the rugged southern cliffs of Sardinia and the city of Cagliari as you cross the Tyrrhenian Sea.
ChΓ’teau d'If
On final approach to MRS, the famous fortress island from 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is often visible on the left.
The left side is southern-facing for most of the flight; if traveling in the afternoon, the sun will be directly on this side, making it very bright and potentially hot near the window. It is the better side for capturing sunset colors over the water during evening flights. Watch for the Frioul archipelago just before landing.
Distance: 2,881 km (1,790 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 50 min
Departure: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Arrival: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Route Type: International
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