About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ben Gurion (TLV) to Larnaca (LCA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tel-aviv to Larnaca. Right-side seats provide superior views for the entire flight: the Israeli coastline and Judean Hills during departure, and the approach to Cyprus with views of the Troodos Mountains and Larnaca's distinctive salt lake during descent. The 90-minute flight path generally tracks northwest over open Mediterranean, so right windows maintain better sightlines to both departure and arrival terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Ben Gurion in Tel-aviv?
During takeoff from Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Mediterranean coastline and the Judean Hills as you climb northwestward. Ben Gurion typically departs runways 03 or 08 (northeast/east headings), so right windows face toward the coast and inland terrain during initial climb. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea (immediate coastline below), Tel Aviv urban sprawl (white/tan grid pattern), Judean Hills (brown ridgeline to the east), Dead Sea depression (visible as a dark linear feature further inland on clear days).
What can I see when landing at Larnaca in Larnaca?
When landing at Larnaca (LCA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best view of Cyprus's southern coast and the Troodos Mountains as you descend toward Larnaca. Larnaca typically uses runways 28 or 32 (westerly/northwest approaches), so left windows face the island's interior and western approaches during descent. Notable sights include: Troodos Mountains (central Cyprus, snow-capped in winter, visible as a distinct elevated massif), Larnaca Salt Lake (shallow lagoon with distinctive white/pink coloration near the airport), Cyprus coastline (rocky southern shore), Akrotiri Peninsula (flat terrain to the west).
How long is the flight from Tel-aviv to Larnaca?
The flight from Ben Gurion (TLV) to Larnaca (LCA) takes Approximately 90 minutes.
What does the Tel-aviv to Larnaca flight path pass over?
The flight crosses open Mediterranean Sea for most of the route. At cruise altitude (around 25,000 feet), the Israeli coast recedes southeastward while Cyprus gradually appears on the northern horizon. On clear days, you may glimpse the Kyrenia Mountains (northern Cyprus coast) as a distant ridgeline. The flight path stays over water; no significant landmasses are crossed between departure and arrival.