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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the Aegean coastline, the historic Dardanelles, and a high probability of seeing the Danube River cities like Budapest as you traverse Central Europe.

Left Side Highlights
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Turkish Riviera

Stunning views of the turquoise Mediterranean coastline and the Taurus Mountains immediately after takeoff from Antalya.

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Aegean Archipelago

A panoramic view of various Greek and Turkish islands scattered across the deep blue Aegean Sea.

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Dardanelles Strait

The narrow, historic waterway separating the Gallipoli Peninsula from mainland Turkey, marking the border between Asia and Europe.

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Budapest & the Danube

Aerial views of the Hungarian capital and the winding Danube River as the flight path crosses into Central Europe.

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Austrian Alps

Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped Alpine peaks to the south as you fly over Austria and Southern Germany.

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The Rhine River

Follow the silver thread of the Rhine through the industrial and vineyard-rich landscapes of Western Germany.

For daytime flights, the sun will be on the left side during the first half of the trip, so keep window shades partially closed if it's too bright. The best views of the Dardanelles occur about 45-60 minutes after departure. When approaching Amsterdam, the left side often provides a view of the North Sea coastline and the Port of Rotterdam if the wind dictates a southerly approach.

Right Side Highlights
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Taurus Mountains

Dramatic views of the rugged, high-altitude peaks of the Western Taurus range shortly after departure.

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Istanbul & Bosphorus

If the flight path trends slightly east, you may catch a spectacular view of the Bosphorus Bridge and the sprawl of Istanbul.

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Carpathian Mountains

The dense forests and rolling peaks of the Carpathians are visible while crossing through Romania and Hungary.

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Vienna

Look for the circular 'Ringstrasse' and the expansive urban layout of the Austrian capital.

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The Ruhr Area

A birds-eye view of Germany's most densely populated industrial heartland near the Dutch border.

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Dutch Polders

The iconic, perfectly geometric green fields and canal networks of the Netherlands during the descent into Schiphol.

The right side is ideal for catching a glimpse of Istanbul if the airway is shifted eastward. During the descent into Schiphol (AMS), if the plane lands on the Polderbaan (18R), the right side offers the best views of the airport's massive infrastructure and the city of Amsterdam in the distance. Morning flights offer excellent, glare-free lighting on this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,655 km (1,650 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 32 min

Departure: AYT (36.898701, 30.800501)

Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)

Route Type: International

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