About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Provence (MRS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Marseille. Left side wins overall. During the cruise phase heading roughly south-southeast, the left side tracks over eastern France giving views of the Burgundy plateau and eventually the Rhône valley corridor. The landing approach on the left delivers the most dramatic payoff: the Mediterranean coast, the Calanques, and Marseille's waterfront. The takeoff right-side advantage is real but brief and over flat terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol typically departs southbound on runway 18R or 18C, meaning a right-side seat faces west over the flat Dutch polder landscape and the North Sea coast. You get a clear view of the Westland greenhouse district and the Hook of Holland coastline as you climb out. Notable sights include: Westland greenhouse district (vast glass rooftops), Hook of Holland coastline, Rotterdam port cranes and waterways, Haringvliet estuary.
What can I see when landing at Provence in Marseille?
When landing at Provence (MRS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Marseille Provence airport typically lands on runway 31R or 31L from the southeast, meaning the aircraft approaches from the south-southeast heading northwest. A left-side seat faces south toward the Marseille city coastline, the Calanques limestone cliffs, and the Mediterranean. Right side faces inland toward the Chaîne de l'Étoile hills. Notable sights include: Calanques coastal cliffs south of Marseille, Marseille Vieux-Port and city waterfront, Étang de Berre lagoon, Chaîne de l'Étoile ridge.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Marseille?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Provence (MRS) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Amsterdam to Marseille flight path pass over?
The route passes over Belgium and northeastern France, then tracks south over Burgundy and the Saône valley. Around the midpoint you cross the Massif Central foothills to the east. The Rhône valley becomes visible as you descend, a broad flat corridor between the Massif Central to the west and the Alps foothills to the east. The Luberon and Alpilles ranges appear as low ridges in the final descent phase.