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IST → CZL
Which side of the plane to sit from Istanbul Airport (Istanbul) to Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (Constantine)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, including views of the Italian coast, the volcanic peaks of Sicily, and the spectacular cliffside approach into the City of Bridges.
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The Dardanelles
The strategic narrow strait connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara, separating Europe and Asia.
Peloponnese Peninsula
The rugged coastline of southern Greece, featuring deep bays and ancient mountainous terrain.
Mount Etna
The majestic, often snow-capped active volcano on the island of Sicily, frequently visible during the Mediterranean crossing.
Constantine Gorges
A breathtaking view of the Rhumel River canyon and the iconic bridges during the final descent into CZL.
The right side is generally better for photography as it faces north, avoiding the direct glare of the sun for most of the westward journey. Keep your camera ready about 2 hours into the flight for views of Sicily and Mount Etna. For the best arrival views, look out during the final 10 minutes to see Constantine's unique topography.
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Sea of Marmara
Aerial views of the southern Istanbul shoreline and the bustling shipping lanes leading to the Dardanelles.
Cyclades Archipelago
A bird's-eye view of the scattered white-and-blue Greek islands across the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Cape Bon, Tunisia
The northernmost tip of the Tunisian peninsula where the Mediterranean meets the African continent.
Tell Atlas Mountains
The rugged, green-tinted ridges of the Algerian mountain ranges as the flight moves inland toward Constantine.
On morning flights, the left side will be bathed in direct sunlight, which can cause significant glare. This side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean and the soft orange glow on the Atlas peaks.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 1,991 km (1,237 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 39 min
Departure: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Arrival: CZL (36.2760009765625, 6.620389938354492)
Route Type: International
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