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DLM β†’ RTM

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Aegean islands and the high-altitude transit over the Swiss or Austrian Alps, combined with a scenic entry into the Benelux region.

Left Side Highlights
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Turquoise Coast

Immediate views of the azure waters and secluded bays near Fethiye and GΓΆcek shortly after takeoff.

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Rhodes & Dodecanese

Spectacular aerial views of the Greek islands as the plane turns northwest across the Aegean Sea.

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The Alps

A long duration of flight over the jagged, snow-covered peaks of the Austrian or Swiss Alps.

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Rhineland

Crossing the historic regions of western Germany, including the winding valleys of the Moselle.

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Rotterdam Cityscape

Bird's eye views of the modern architecture and the iconic Erasmus Bridge during the final descent.

Select a window seat on the left for morning departures to enjoy the soft lighting over the Aegean Sea without glare. This side is superior for spotting the distinctive modern skyline of Rotterdam if the wind dictates a northern approach to Runway 24. It also offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic Alpine ridges during the mid-flight cruise.

Right Side Highlights
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Taurus Range

Dramatic mountain views of the Anatolian interior during the initial climb out of Dalaman.

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Aegean Horizon

A vast expanse of sea where East meets West, perfect for catching high-altitude light shifts.

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Danube River

Spotting the 'Blue Danube' as the flight path crosses through the Balkans and Central Europe.

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Bavarian Foothills

Potential views of the rolling green hills and large lakes of southern Germany.

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Port of Rotterdam

The immense industrial scale of the Maasvlakte and Europort shipping terminals during the arrival.

The right side is excellent for afternoon flights, as it captures the golden hour over the Rhine and Danube rivers. It offers the most impressive views of the world-famous Rotterdam shipping terminals and offshore wind farms if the flight performs a sea-loop for landing. During the first 20 minutes, look for the rugged peaks of inland Turkey.

Top Activities in Rotterdam
Route Information

Distance: 2,552 km (1,586 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min

Departure: DLM (36.7131004333, 28.7924995422)

Arrival: RTM (51.956902, 4.43722)

Route Type: International

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