Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Marseille to Beirut. While takeoff favors right seats for the Estérel and islands, the landing approach over the Anti-Lebanon Mountains and Mount Sannine is the more dramatic and geographically significant view. Left seats capture the approach descent with the mountains as a stunning backdrop.

During takeoff from Provence (MRS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Marseille typically departs runway 32L/32R (northwesterly heading). Right-side seats face the Mediterranean coast and the Massif de l'Estérel as you climb, with the Îles d'Hyères visible offshore. Left seats see inland terrain toward the Rhône Valley. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea (immediate offshore), Massif de l'Estérel (reddish rocky ridge southeast), Îles d'Hyères (small island chain), Gulf of Lion coastline.

When landing at Beirut International (BEY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Beirut typically lands runway 03 or 06 (northeasterly approach). Left-side seats descending from the west see the Anti-Lebanon Mountains and Mount Sannine dominating the inland horizon, plus the Beirut coastline and city sprawl. Right seats face open Mediterranean. Notable sights include: Anti-Lebanon Mountains (snow-capped peaks in winter/spring), Mount Sannine (highest visible peak), Beirut city and harbor, Mediterranean coast.

The flight from Provence (MRS) to Beirut International (BEY) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the central Mediterranean, passing south of Sicily and Crete. Notable features include the Tyrrhenian Sea (west of Italy), the Ionian Sea (between Greece and Italy), and the Aegean approaches. Cyprus lies roughly 150 miles south of the direct track. The eastern Mediterranean basin is largely open water at cruise altitude, with few visible landmarks until approaching the Levantine coast. The Anti-Lebanon and Mount Lebanon ranges become visible about 80 miles from Beirut.