Loading map...
TLV → WAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior departure view of the Israeli coastline and provides a stunning perspective of the Tatra Mountains during the descent into Poland.
Tel Aviv Shoreline
Unobstructed views of the Mediterranean coastline and Jaffa Port immediately after takeoff from Ben Gurion.
Aegean Sea
The beautiful blue waters and scattered islands of the Dodecanese chain are visible as the flight traverses the Mediterranean.
Tatra Mountains
Dramatic jagged peaks on the border of Slovakia and Poland often become visible during the initial descent.
Vistula River
The winding path of Poland's longest river as the plane aligns for the Warsaw Chopin approach.
Sit on the left for the iconic Tel Aviv departure shot. If flying during the late afternoon, you will witness a beautiful sunset over the Mediterranean and the Balkans. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes before landing for the snow-capped Tatras in winter months.
Sharon Plain
Densely populated urban centers and the agricultural mosaic of central Israel shortly after departure.
Taurus Mountains
The rugged and often snow-capped peaks of southern Turkey visible across the Mediterranean horizon.
Carpathian Mountains
The sweeping arc of the forest-covered Romanian Carpathians visible during the mid-flight segment.
Warsaw Cityscape
Depending on the landing runway, you may get a clear view of the city center's growing skyscraper skyline.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It offers a better view of the varied topography of Eastern Europe and the vast agricultural fields of central Poland. Watch for the sprawling lights of Warsaw if arriving after dark.
Distance: 2,508 km (1,558 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 21 min
Departure: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Arrival: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.