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ESB → MUC
Which side of the plane to sit from Esenboğa International Airport (Ankara) to Munich Airport (Munich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic approach over the Austrian Alps and distant views of the Sea of Marmara and major Balkan cities.
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Marmara Region
Distant views of the Sea of Marmara and the outskirts of Istanbul shortly after departure.
Balkan Mountains
Rugged ridges stretching across Bulgaria and Serbia as the flight moves inland.
Lake Balaton
The turquoise waters of Central Europe's largest freshwater lake are often visible over Hungary.
High Alps
Spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Austrian and German Alps during the initial descent phase.
Bavarian Forest
Lush greenery and rolling foothills as the plane nears the Munich metropolitan area.
Sit in a window seat well ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Alps. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be positioned behind you, illuminating the mountain peaks and minimizing glare on the window.
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Black Sea Coast
Aerial views of the northern Turkish coastline and the Bulgarian seaside resorts.
Danube River
The massive, winding waterway that defines the border between Serbia and Romania.
Budapest
If the flight path tracks north, a stunning panoramic view of the Hungarian capital and its bridges.
Chiemsee
Known as the 'Bavarian Sea', this large lake is a key landmark just before landing in Munich.
Allianz Arena
The glowing white stadium is often visible on the final approach into Munich Airport.
Right-side passengers get the best view of the Danube and the Bavarian lake district. Late afternoon flights offer a beautiful 'golden hour' glow over the Romanian plains and the Allianz Arena during landing.
Book Hotels in MunichDistance: 1,912 km (1,188 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min
Departure: ESB (40.1281013489, 32.995098114)
Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Route Type: International
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