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GOT → IST
Which side of the plane to sit from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (Gothenborg) to Istanbul Airport (Istanbul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Black Sea coastline and the Bosphorus Strait during the final approach into Istanbul, complemented by the vastness of the Baltic and the high Carpathians.
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Småland Lakes
Deep blue lakes scattered across the dense Swedish pine forests shortly after takeoff.
Baltic Sea Crossings
A wide expanse of water as the flight leaves Swedish airspace towards the Polish coast.
Vistula River
The winding path of Poland's longest river cutting through the central European plains.
Eastern Carpathians
Rugged mountain ridges and deep valleys as the flight traverses Romania.
Black Sea Coastline
The stunning transition from the Balkan terrain to the turquoise waters of the Black Sea.
Bosphorus Strait
The iconic maritime divide between Europe and Asia visible during the northern approach to IST airport.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun at your back, providing better lighting for photos of the Bosphorus. During winter, look for the sharp contrast of snow on the Carpathian Mountains. The final descent often follows the coastline, making this side superior for maritime views.
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Öresund Region
Distant views of the bridge and the Danish islands if the visibility is high and the path is westerly.
Tatra Mountains
Sharp, alpine-style peaks on the border between Poland and Slovakia.
Danube River
The majestic curves of the Danube as it flows through the Hungarian and Serbian plains.
Balkan Mountains
The rolling green ridges of the Stara Planina range stretching across Bulgaria.
Istanbul Urban Sprawl
The immense scale of the city and potentially the Sea of Marmara if approaching from the south.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Balkan Peninsula. It offers a better perspective of the Tatra Mountains' jagged peaks. If the aircraft circles from the south for landing, you will get a panoramic view of the historic city center and the Golden Horn.
Book Hotels in IstanbulDistance: 2,164 km (1,345 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 53 min
Departure: GOT (57.662799835205, 12.279800415039)
Arrival: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Route Type: International
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