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IST → BSL
Which side of the plane to sit from Istanbul Airport (Istanbul) to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides spectacular panoramic views of the high Swiss Alps and iconic lakes during the descent into the tri-border region.
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Sofia & Vitosha
Glimpse the Bulgarian capital and the massive Vitosha mountain shortly after takeoff.
Dinaric Alps
Rugged limestone peaks extending through the Balkans offer a stark, beautiful terrain.
Swiss Alps
Breathtaking views of the high peaks of the Bernese Oberland, including Eiger and Jungfrau.
Lake Lucerne
The intricate, clover-leaf shape of the lake is clearly visible during the descent phase.
Mount Pilatus
A prominent peak near Lucerne that marks the transition into the Swiss plateau.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Morning flights (departing IST around 08:00 to 10:00) offer the best light for the Alps, as the sun illuminates the southern faces. In winter, the snow-covered peaks are particularly striking.
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Sweeping views of the Turkish coastline immediately after departing Istanbul Airport.
Danube River
Trace the winding path of Europe's second-longest river across the Balkan plains.
Lake Constance
The massive 'Bodensee' where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet is often visible to the north.
Black Forest
Dense evergreen forests of southern Germany provide a lush green backdrop on final approach.
Rhine River Bend
Watch the Rhine turn sharply north at Basel, forming the border between France and Germany.
The right side is excellent for seeing the Black Forest and the Rhine during the landing sequence at BSL. For evening flights, you may catch a beautiful sunset over the Vosges mountains in France as you land.
Book Hotels in MulhouseDistance: 1,818 km (1,130 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min
Departure: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Arrival: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Route Type: International
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