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ADB → SXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Adnan Menderes International Airport (Izmir) to Strasbourg Airport (Strasbourg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an exceptional perspective of the Aegean islands immediately after takeoff, followed by a more dramatic and closer view of the main Alpine ridges and the Swiss-Austrian peaks before descending toward France.
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Aegean Islands
Stunning views of the Chios and Lesbos islands shortly after departing Izmir.
The High Alps
Spectacular vistas of the snow-capped Austrian and Swiss Alps, including the Hohe Tauern range.
Lake Constance
A clear view of the massive Bodensee which borders Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Jura Mountains
The rugged limestone ridges marking the border regions before entering French airspace.
Alsatian Vineyards
Green rolling hills and vineyards of the Colmar region during the final descent phase.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. Watch for the dramatic transition from the blue Mediterranean waters to the white peaks of the Alps approximately 90 minutes into the flight. If the approach to Strasbourg is from the south, you'll have a great view of the Vosges Mountains.
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Dardanelles Strait
Potential views of the historic waterway connecting the Aegean to the Sea of Marmara.
Belgrade & Danube
The confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers is often visible as you cross the Balkans.
Bavarian Plateau
The sprawling landscapes of Southern Germany, occasionally featuring views of Munich in the distance.
The Black Forest
Dense evergreen canopies of the Schwarzwald just before crossing the Rhine into France.
Strasbourg Cathedral
If the plane loops for a northern landing, the iconic pink sandstone spire is visible on the right.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. Keep a close eye out during the final 15 minutes of the flight; the Rhine River serves as the border between Germany and France and offers a beautiful geographical marker just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in StrasbourgDistance: 1,937 km (1,204 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 35 min
Departure: ADB (38.2924003601, 27.156999588)
Arrival: SXB (48.53829956054688, 7.628230094909668)
Route Type: International
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