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TLV → SOF
Which side of the plane to sit from Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv) to Sofia Airport (Sofia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Israeli coastline upon departure, a clear look at the island of Cyprus, and the visually striking 'three fingers' of the Chalkidiki peninsula in Greece before entering Bulgarian airspace.
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Tel Aviv Shoreline
Immediate views of the Gush Dan metropolitan area and the white beaches of Netanya during climb out.
Island of Cyprus
Often provides a spectacular aerial view of the southern coastline and the Troodos Mountains.
Chalkidiki Peninsula
The unique three-pronged landmass of Kassandra, Sithonia, and Mount Athos extending into the blue sea.
Rhodope Mountains
Dense green forests and rugged terrain as the flight crosses from Greece into Southern Bulgaria.
Sofia City Center
Depending on the wind direction, you may see the gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral just before landing.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the right. Morning flights are ideal as the sun is behind the plane, illuminating the Greek coast and the Rhodope Mountains. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes before landing for the Chalkidiki peninsula.
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Mediterranean Deep Blue
Expansive views of the open sea as the aircraft crosses between the Middle East and Europe.
Mount Olympus
On clear days, the legendary home of the Greek gods is visible as you pass near the Thermaic Gulf.
Thessaloniki Waterfront
The sprawling urban landscape and port of Greece's second-largest city.
Vitosha Mountain
The massive dome-shaped mountain that looms over the southern suburbs of Sofia during the final approach.
Sit on the left if you prefer looking out over the open Aegean Sea and want a chance to spot the snow-capped peaks of Mount Olympus. During evening flights, this side catches the sunset over the Mediterranean.
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Get eSIMs for BulgariaDistance: 1,559 km (969 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Arrival: SOF (42.69669342041016, 23.411436080932617)
Route Type: International
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