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Which side of the plane to sit from Zadar Airport (Zadar) to Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior coastal experience, featuring the dense Zadar archipelago upon departure and the breathtaking limestone cliffs of the Calanques during the final approach into Marseille.

Left Side Highlights
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Kornati Archipelago

A dense cluster of over 100 islands and reefs visible immediately after departing Zadar.

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Lazio Coastline

Views of the Italian shore near Rome, including the coastal lakes of Bracciano and Bolsena.

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Tyrrhenian Sea

Vast expanses of deep blue water as the flight crosses from the Italian coast toward France.

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Côte d'Azur

Glittering aerial views of the French Riviera, including the prestigious ports of Cannes and St. Tropez.

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Calanques National Park

Dramatic white limestone cliffs and turquoise inlets that mark the final approach to Marseille.

For the best photography, choose a late afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the French Riviera and the Calanques with a golden hue. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight, as the descent over the Mediterranean coast is the most scenic portion of the journey.

Right Side Highlights
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Velebit Mountains

The rugged, karst peaks of the Dinaric Alps visible to the north shortly after takeoff.

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Central Apennines

The mountainous spine of Italy, often snow-capped in winter, seen while crossing the peninsula.

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Tuscan Countryside

The rolling hills and geometric vineyard patterns of inland Tuscany and Umbria.

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Island of Elba

A clear view of the large island in the Tuscan Archipelago, famous for Napoleon's exile.

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Mont Sainte-Victoire

The iconic limestone mountain ridge near Aix-en-Provence, a favorite subject of painter Paul Cézanne.

The right side is ideal for mountain lovers. During winter or early spring, the Apennines and the distant Southern Alps provide a stunning snow-covered backdrop. On descent, look inland to spot the distinct ridge of Sainte-Victoire and the typical Provencal landscape of vineyards and red-tiled roofs.

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Route Information

Distance: 816 km (507 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min

Departure: ZAD (44.108299, 15.3467)

Arrival: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)

Route Type: International

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