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Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more consistent sequence of major European urban landmarks and iconic river views, including the Danube as it passes through multiple capitals like Budapest and Vienna.

Left Side Highlights
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Sofia & Balkan Mountains

Aerial views of the Bulgarian capital nestled against the northern slopes of the Vitosha Massif.

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Danube River Bend

Spectacular views of the Danube river as it snakes through the Hungarian landscape towards Budapest.

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Vienna Cityscape

Clear perspectives of the Austrian capital's layout, including the Prater and historic city center.

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Prague Skyline

The 'City of a Hundred Spires' is often visible as the flight path crosses the Czech Republic.

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Harz Mountains

The rugged, forested peaks of Central Germany, featuring the Brocken, the highest point in the range.

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Magdeburg Cathedral

Distinctive views of the city on the Elbe River shortly before beginning the final descent.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the European continent. This side provides the best alignment for spotting the major capitals of the Danube basin. Keep an eye out for the unique 'Iron Gates' gorge on the Serbian-Romanian border early in the cruise phase.

Right Side Highlights
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Gallipoli Peninsula

Views of the historic Dardanelles strait and the memorial sites of the WWI Gallipoli campaign.

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Southern Carpathians

The dramatic 'Transylvanian Alps' of Romania with high-altitude glacial lakes and sharp ridges.

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Dresden Elbe Valley

The reconstructed baroque architecture of Dresden and the wide curves of the Elbe river.

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Magdeburg Water Bridge

A unique engineering marvel where a canal crosses over the Elbe river on a massive bridge.

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LΓΌneburg Heath

A vast area of heath, juniper, and woodland in Lower Saxony during the approach to Bremen.

The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun will be behind you, lighting up the Carpathian mountains perfectly for photography. It also offers a better view of the Turkish coastline and the Dardanelles shortly after takeoff from Izmir. Look for the distinct reddish soil of the Thrace region.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,162 km (1,343 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 53 min

Departure: ADB (38.2924003601, 27.156999588)

Arrival: BRE (53.0475006104, 8.78666973114)

Route Type: International

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