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AAE → IST
Which side of the plane to sit from Rabah Bitat Airport (Annaba) to Istanbul Airport (Istanbul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of the Mediterranean's volcanic landscapes, the rugged peaks of the Pindus range, and the iconic approach over the Bosphorus strait into Istanbul.
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Mount Etna
The towering volcanic peak of Sicily visible across the southern horizon.
Ionian Sea
Crystal clear waters as you transition from Italy towards the Balkans.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the gods in northern Greece often visible in clear weather.
The Bosphorus
The famous strait separating Europe and Asia during the final approach sequence.
Historic Peninsula
Glimpses of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia if the flight path circles from the south.
Sit on the right for a chance to spot Mount Etna in the distance and Mount Olympus over Greece. During the descent into IST, this side often yields breathtaking views of the Bosphorus bridge and the historic peninsula if the flight path approaches from the south or west.
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Annaba Coastline
Deep blue views of the Algerian coast and the Mediterranean exit upon departure.
Apennine Mountains
The central spine of Italy visible during the trans-Adriatic crossing.
Balkan Peaks
Rugged terrain across North Macedonia and southern Bulgaria.
Istanbul Suburbs
The dense urban landscape of the European side of the city on descent.
Morning flights offer soft lighting over the Mediterranean. Look for the rugged Algerian coastline immediately after takeoff. As you reach Turkey, the left side provides a great view of the expanding urban sprawl of Istanbul's European side.
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Get eSIMs for TurkeyDistance: 1,870 km (1,162 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 30 min
Departure: AAE (36.822201, 7.809174)
Arrival: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Route Type: International
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