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CMN → IST
Which side of the plane to sit from Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca) to Istanbul Airport (Istanbul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the North African coastline, the rugged Peloponnese, and the iconic approach over the Sea of Marmara into Istanbul's historic center.
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Atlas Mountains
The rugged peaks of Morocco stretching along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coast after takeoff.
Algiers Cityscape
The white buildings of the Algerian capital nestled between the mountains and the sea.
Gulf of Tunis
Clear views of the Tunisian coastline and the ancient site of Carthage near Tunis.
Peloponnese Peninsula
The southern tip of Greece, featuring deep blue bays and historic coastal towns.
Sea of Marmara
Vibrant shipping lanes filled with tankers waiting to enter the Bosphorus Strait.
Istanbul Historic Peninsula
Unrivaled views of the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace during the standard approach.
The right side is the 'money seat' for this route. For the best experience, book a flight arriving in the afternoon; the sun will be behind you, illuminating the North African coast and the golden domes of Istanbul. Sit slightly behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the historic peninsula during the low-altitude turn over the Sea of Marmara.
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Balearic Islands
Distant views of Ibiza and Mallorca as you cross the Western Mediterranean.
Sardinia & Corsica
Dramatic silhouettes of the mountainous Mediterranean islands appearing to the north.
Mount Etna
Potential views of Europe's most active volcano if the flight path tracks across northern Sicily.
Greek Mainland
The northern reaches of the Aegean Sea and the jagged coastline of mainland Greece.
Belgrade Forest
The lush green belt of northern Istanbul during the final descent into IST airport.
Choose the left side for morning flights to minimize sun glare while looking north toward Europe. It is particularly good for spotting the northern Aegean islands. During the final approach to IST, this side often sees the Black Sea coastline if the plane loops around for a northern landing.
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Get eSIMs for TurkeyDistance: 3,305 km (2,054 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min
Departure: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Arrival: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Route Type: International
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