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CGN → ADB
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Adnan Menderes International Airport (Izmir)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an exceptional sequence of landscapes, featuring the winding Rhine Valley, the high peaks of the Alps, the stunning Croatian archipelago, and the island-dotted Aegean Sea during the descent.
Middle Rhine Valley
Shortly after takeoff, view the UNESCO-listed valley with its historic castles and terraced vineyards.
High Alps Panorama
Spectacular vistas of the snow-capped Central Alps, potentially including peaks near the Swiss-Austrian border.
Dalmatian Archipelago
The crystalline turquoise waters and hundreds of white-pebble islands along the Croatian coastline.
Aegean Sea Crossing
A bird's-eye view of the scattered Greek islands such as Chios and Lesbos before reaching the Turkish coast.
Gulf of Izmir
The expansive blue waters of the gulf framed by the modern skyline and ancient hills of Izmir.
The right side is superior for midday flights to minimize direct sun glare. During the summer, evening flights offer a breathtaking sunset over the Aegean Sea as you descend into ADB. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Croatian coast for some of the best maritime scenery in Europe.
Eastern Alps
Aerial views of the rugged Austrian peaks and deep glacial valleys as you traverse Central Europe.
Balkan Mountains
Dense forests and dramatic limestone ridges spanning across Serbia and Bulgaria.
Manisa and Mount Sipylus
A close-up view of the towering limestone mass north of Izmir during the final approach.
Sit toward the front of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction. This side is particularly beautiful during early morning flights as the sun illuminates the Balkan mountain ranges from the east.
Distance: 2,101 km (1,306 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: ADB (38.2924003601, 27.156999588)
Route Type: International
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