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FRA → ADB
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Adnan Menderes International Airport (Izmir)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panoramic experience, combining the high peaks of the Central Alps with a stunning coastal trajectory along the Adriatic and Aegean seas.
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Tyrolian Alps
Breathtaking views of the highest German and Austrian peaks, including the Zugspitze area.
Dalmatian Coast
The turquoise waters and thousands of white-pebble islands along the Croatian coastline.
Montenegrin Fjords
The dramatic Bay of Kotor and the steep limestone cliffs of the Dinaric Alps.
Aegean Archipelago
A scattered mosaic of Greek islands such as Lesbos and Chios during the final descent.
Karaburun Peninsula
The rugged western tip of Turkey with hidden coves and crystal-clear Aegean waters.
For the best experience, sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the white Alpine glaciers and the deep blue Adriatic. In the late afternoon, this side receives the golden hour glow over the Greek islands, making it ideal for photography.
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Frankfurt Skyline
Immediate views of the Main River and the financial district skyscrapers shortly after takeoff.
Eastern Alps
Aerial perspectives of the snow-capped Austrian peaks and the Salzburg region.
Pannonian Basin
The vast, flat agricultural landscapes stretching across Hungary and northern Serbia.
Balkan Mountains
Rugged terrain and deep valleys throughout North Macedonia and southern Bulgaria.
Gulf of Izmir
The northern residential districts of Izmir and the inner bay as the plane aligns for the runway.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. It is particularly good for spotting the Danube River as it snakes through Central Europe. On clear days, the transition from the flat plains to the Balkan mountain ranges is visually striking.
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Get eSIMs for TurkeyDistance: 1,966 km (1,222 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 37 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: ADB (38.2924003601, 27.156999588)
Route Type: International
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