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ADB → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Adnan Menderes International Airport (Izmir) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the turquoise waters of the Aegean islands, the stunning Dalmatian coastline, and a more direct view of the jagged High Alps peaks.
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Aegean Archipelago
Aerial views of the Greek islands like Chios and Lesbos immediately after departure from Izmir.
Dalmatian Coast
The intricate network of islands and deep blue waters along the Croatian Adriatic coastline.
Julian and Southern Alps
Dramatic snow-capped peaks and glacial valleys as the flight path crosses into Central Europe.
Lake Constance
The massive expanse of the Bodensee, marking the border between Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Black Forest
Dense evergreen canopies and rolling hills of the Schwarzwald during the descent into Frankfurt.
Book a left-side window seat for afternoon flights to minimize direct sun glare while capturing the sunset over the Adriatic. During winter, the contrast of the white Alps against the dark valleys is most striking on this side. Keep your camera ready about 1 hour and 15 minutes after takeoff for the best mountain views.
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Balkan Mountains
Rugged, less-traveled mountain ranges spanning across Bulgaria and Serbia.
Belgrade
The confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers visible as you fly over the Serbian capital.
The Danube River
Frequent sightings of Europe's second-longest river as it winds through the Pannonian Basin.
Bavarian Foothills
Classic German countryside with patchwork fields and small villages in southern Germany.
Frankfurt Skyline
Clear views of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers if the aircraft approaches FRA from the east (Runway 25).
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid the sun and enjoy soft light over the Balkan interior. This side is also strategically better for viewing the Frankfurt financial district during the final approach if the wind is blowing from the west. Look for the silver ribbon of the Danube which serves as a navigational landmark for much of the mid-flight.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 1,966 km (1,222 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 37 min
Departure: ADB (38.2924003601, 27.156999588)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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