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Which side of the plane to sit from Ivato Airport (Antananarivo) to Fascene Airport (Nosy-be)?

Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic Tsaratanana Massif, featuring Madagascar's highest peak, and offers an excellent perspective of the lush Sambirano Valley as you approach the coast.

Right Side Highlights
8.7
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Antananarivo Skyline

A panoramic view of the 'City of Thousands' built across steep hillsides as the aircraft climbs from Ivato.

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Tsaratanana Massif

Dramatic views of the highest mountain range in Madagascar, including the peak of Maromokotro.

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Sambirano Valley

Lush green landscapes of cocoa, vanilla, and ylang-ylang plantations that define the region's agriculture.

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Hell-Ville (Andoany)

The bustling port and colonial architecture of Nosy Be's main town visible during the final approach.

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Lokobe Reserve

The last remaining primary sambirano forest on the island, appearing as a dense, dark green canopy.

Morning flights are ideal for the right side to avoid the glare of the sun. The right side is essential for seeing the mainland mountains and the intricate coastline of the Ambanja region before crossing over to the island of Nosy Be.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Highland Rice Terraces

Intricate terraced rice paddies and red clay houses characteristic of the Imerina region immediately after takeoff.

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Mozambique Channel

Expansive views of the deep blue ocean and the distant horizon where the sky meets the sea.

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Radama Archipelago

Distant sightings of the small, pristine islands and coral reefs dotting the coast south of Nosy Be.

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Crater Lakes

As the plane banks for landing, view the extinct volcanic craters filled with deep blue water on Nosy Be.

Sit on the left for the best views of the sunset if flying in the late afternoon. This side is also better for spotting the turquoise fringes of the coral reefs during the final descent into Fascene Airport.

Top Activities in Nosy-be
Route Information

Distance: 616 km (383 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min

Departure: TNR (-18.7969, 47.478802)

Arrival: NOS (-13.3121004105, 48.3148002625)

Route Type: Domestic

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