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BSL → SAW
Which side of the plane to sit from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of the highest Swiss Alpine peaks shortly after takeoff and a stunning approach over the Sea of Marmara and the Princess Islands before landing at SAW.
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Bernese Oberland
Aerial views of the massive glaciers and high peaks of the central Swiss Alps.
The Dolomites
The distinct, jagged limestone silhouettes of the Italian Alps visible to the south.
Sea of Marmara
The inland sea that marks the final approach phase into Sabiha Gökçen.
Princess Islands
A beautiful archipelago in the Sea of Marmara, visible just minutes before touchdown.
Osmangazi Bridge
One of the world's longest suspension bridges spanning the Gulf of İzmit.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Marmara. It offers the best views of the high Alpine terrain early in the flight. Watch closely during the last 15 minutes for the Princess Islands and the dense urban sprawl of Istanbul's Asian side.
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Lake Constance
A massive freshwater lake where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet.
Allgäu Alps
The northern edge of the Alpine range featuring sharp ridges and green foothills.
Belgrade
The Serbian capital situated at the scenic confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.
Black Sea Coast
Dramatic views of the Bulgarian and Turkish coastlines as you approach the Bosphorus.
Bosphorus Strait
The iconic waterway dividing Europe and Asia, visible during certain northern landing patterns.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is excellent for spotting the winding Danube River across Eastern Europe and provides a great perspective of the Black Sea's edge during the descent into Istanbul.
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Get eSIMs for TurkeyDistance: 1,880 km (1,168 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 30 min
Departure: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Arrival: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Route Type: International
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