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TXL → MRS
Which side of the plane to sit from Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin) to Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the high Alpine peaks and the majestic Mont Blanc, while also providing better lighting conditions during afternoon flights going south.
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Berlin Cityscape
Aerial views of central Berlin, including the Tiergarten and the TV Tower, depending on the departure runway.
Bernese Alps
Glaciated peaks of the Jungfrau region and the Eiger North Face visible as you cross into Switzerland.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Europe often appears prominently on the horizon during the transition from Switzerland to France.
Vercors Massif
Stunning limestone cliffs and forested plateaus of the Pre-Alps as the descent toward Marseille begins.
Provence Countryside
A patchwork of vineyards, olive groves, and red-tiled roofs characteristic of the Luberon region.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and for the best chance to see Mont Blanc. About 25 minutes before landing, look out for the dramatic change in terrain from jagged mountains to Mediterranean scrubland. If the flight path is slightly east, you might even spot the turquoise waters of the Gorges du Verdon in the distance.
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Lake Geneva
The massive crescent-shaped lake spanning the border, with the city of Geneva visible at its western tip.
Jura Mountains
Long, parallel limestone ridges stretching across the French-Swiss border region.
Rhône River
The winding path of the Rhône as it flows through Lyon and heads south toward the Mediterranean.
Avignon
The historic Palais des Papes and the famous broken bridge can often be spotted during the final descent.
Etang de Berre
The large coastal lagoon right next to the airport, providing a beautiful blue backdrop just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, as the sun sets over the Massif Central to the west. Watch for the distinctive shape of Lake Geneva mid-flight. During the approach into MRS, the right side usually offers a better view of the Marseille coastline and the turquoise waters of the Côte Bleue if the plane loops over the sea for landing.
Book Hotels in MarseilleDistance: 1,177 km (731 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Arrival: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Route Type: International
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