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IST → ALG
Which side of the plane to sit from Istanbul Airport (Istanbul) to Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic geographic views, including the Greek coastline and Sicily's volcanic peaks, while benefiting from better lighting conditions away from the direct southern sun.
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Peloponnese Peninsula
The rugged, historic coastline of southern Greece, featuring deep blue bays and mountainous terrain.
Mount Etna
The iconic, often active volcano on the island of Sicily is frequently visible depending on the specific flight corridor.
Algiers Bay
A spectacular view of 'Algiers the White' and its harbor as the plane prepares for landing at Houari Boumediene.
Ionian Sea
Vast, crystal-clear deep blue waters stretching between the Balkan and Italian peninsulas.
The right side is the 'shadow' side for westward flights during the day, making it perfect for photography. Watch for the Sicilian coastline approximately halfway through the flight. During the final approach, this side often offers a superior view of the Algiers skyline and the Mediterranean waterfront.
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Sea of Marmara
A beautiful view of the inland sea and the crossing from the Asian to the European side shortly after departure.
Cyclades Archipelago
Glimpses of the famous white-and-blue Greek islands scattered throughout the Aegean Sea.
Tell Atlas Mountains
The rugged and often green ridges of northern Algeria appearing during the descent into Algiers.
This side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Turkish coast. However, for most of the flight, the sun will be on this side, which may cause glare and heat. Keep the window shade partially down during midday to stay cool.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 2,257 km (1,402 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 1 min
Departure: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Arrival: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Route Type: International
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