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ESB → STR
Which side of the plane to sit from Esenboğa International Airport (Ankara) to Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the stunning Alpine range and the picturesque Swabian Jura during the descent into Stuttgart.
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Sea of Marmara
Distant but clear views of the Turkish coastline and the busy shipping lanes entering the Bosphorus.
The Austrian Alps
Dramatic views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the High Tauern and the Northern Limestone Alps.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
The massive blue expanse where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet, visible just before the final descent.
Swabian Jura
A unique limestone plateau landscape with rolling hills and deep valleys characteristic of Southwest Germany.
Book a window seat well ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Alps. On morning flights, the sun will be on the left side, so keep your window shade down initially and open it as you reach Central Europe to avoid glare. In winter, the snow-covered peaks are particularly breathtaking.
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Sofia & Belgrade
Views of the urban sprawl of the Bulgarian and Serbian capitals as the flight cuts across the Balkans.
The Danube River
Watch the silvery ribbon of the Danube as it winds through the plains of Hungary and Austria.
Stuttgart Cityscape
During the final approach, the right side often catches a glimpse of the Stuttgart television tower and the city center.
Anatolian Plateau
The rugged, golden-brown steppe landscape of central Turkey immediately following departure from ESB.
The right side is ideal if you prefer seeing urban landscapes and major European rivers. It is generally cooler and less bright on morning flights compared to the left. Watch for the change from the dry Anatolian steppe to the lush green forests of the Balkans.
Book Hotels in StuttgartDistance: 2,103 km (1,307 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: ESB (40.1281013489, 32.995098114)
Arrival: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Route Type: International
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