Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Marseille to Tel-aviv. While takeoff offers good northward views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and varied scenery: the Mediterranean crossing, coastal geography, and the transition from sea to the Levantine landscape make the left side the stronger choice for the full journey.

During takeoff from Provence (MRS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Marseille typically departs runway 32L/32R (westerly heading). Right-side seats face north during initial climb, giving direct views of the Rhône Valley and the Alps in the distance. Left seats look toward the Mediterranean immediately, which is less distinctive during climb-out. Notable sights include: Rhône River valley stretching north, Chaîne de l'Estérel mountains to the east, Mediterranean coastline receding southward, Mont Ventoux visible on clear days 80+ km northeast.

When landing at Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tel Aviv approaches typically use runways 03 or 21 depending on wind. For a daytime arrival from the northwest, runway 03 (northerly heading) is common. Left-side seats face west during descent, providing views of the Mediterranean coastline, Tel Aviv's beachfront, and the approach path over the coastal plain. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea with shipping lanes, Tel Aviv beachfront and urban sprawl, Judean Hills rising inland to the east, Dead Sea visible on very clear days 80+ km southeast.

The flight from Provence (MRS) to Ben Gurion (TLV) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Mediterranean Sea for roughly 2.5 hours. Notable waypoints include the Balearic Islands (visible from cruising altitude if routed south), Sardinia and Corsica (typically north of routing), Sicily's northern coast (often visible), and the Greek island chains (Crete visible on southern routes). The Levantine coast becomes visible around 45 minutes before landing, with Cyprus sometimes visible to the north. The flight path generally tracks southeast across open water before descending toward the Israeli coast.