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DUS → SAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Istanbul skyline, the Bosphorus Strait, and the historic Golden Horn during the standard approach into Sabiha Gökçen, alongside great views of the Rhine and European capitals.
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Rhine River Bend
Aerial view of the winding Rhine river and the city of Bonn shortly after departing Düsseldorf.
Austrian Alps
Panoramic views of the northern fringes of the Alps as the flight crosses Central Europe.
Sofia Cityscape
The Bulgarian capital and its surrounding Vitosha Mountain are often visible mid-flight.
The Bosphorus
On approach to SAW, you can see the iconic bridges connecting Europe and Asia.
Istanbul Peninsula
Views of the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are possible during a western approach descent.
Choose a window seat on the left for the most iconic arrival experience. For morning flights, the light illuminates the European side of Istanbul beautifully. If the plane circles before landing, you will get a 360-degree view of the Bosphorus.
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Cologne Cathedral
Look back and down shortly after takeoff to spot the twin spires of the Kölner Dom.
Lake Balaton
Central Europe's largest lake in Hungary appears as a long, turquoise stripe below.
Belgrade
Clear views of the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers in the Serbian capital.
Sea of Marmara
Deep blue waters and heavy shipping traffic as you enter the final approach phase.
Princes' Islands
A cluster of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara visible just before touchdown at SAW.
The right side is ideal for capturing the sunset over the Sea of Marmara on evening flights. It also offers a better perspective of the Princes' Islands and the sprawling Asian side suburbs during the final moments of the flight.
Book Hotels in IstanbulDistance: 2,074 km (1,289 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 46 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Route Type: International
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