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BEG → IST
Which side of the plane to sit from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (Belgrade) to Istanbul Airport (Istanbul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior perspective of the Bulgarian coastline and the magnificent Bosphorus Strait as the aircraft descends into Istanbul's northern European side.
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Danube River Path
Follow the winding course of Europe's second-longest river as it flows toward the Iron Gates.
Stara Planina
The rugged northern slopes of the Balkan Mountains spanning across the Serbian-Bulgarian border.
Black Sea Coastline
Stunning views of the Bulgarian 'Sunny Beach' region and the transition into Turkish airspace.
Bosphorus Strait
The iconic waterway separating Europe and Asia, visible during the final descent into IST.
Maslak District
View Istanbul's modern financial hub and its dense cluster of skyscrapers near the Black Sea entrance.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On a morning flight, the left side is shaded, providing perfect lighting for photos of the Bosphorus. If the aircraft lands towards the south, the left side offers the most direct view of the bridges.
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Belgrade Confluence
A brief but stunning view of the Sava river joining the Danube shortly after takeoff from BEG.
Rila and Pirin Peaks
Breathtaking views of Bulgaria's highest alpine ranges, often snow-capped well into spring.
Sofia Valley
The Bulgarian capital is frequently visible to the south as the flight transits Bulgarian airspace.
Sea of Marmara
Distant views of the heavy maritime traffic waiting to transit the Bosphorus from the south.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights, as the sun sets over the Balkan Peninsula to the west, illuminating the mountain peaks. Keep an eye out for the Rila Monastery area nestled in the mountains during the mid-flight segment.
Book Hotels in IstanbulDistance: 791 km (492 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: BEG (44.8184013367, 20.3090991974)
Arrival: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Route Type: International
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