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IST → STR
Which side of the plane to sit from Istanbul Airport (Istanbul) to Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the high-altitude Austrian Alps and the stunning expanse of Lake Constance during the descent into Southern Germany.
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Istanbul Peninsula
Aerial views of the historic European side of Istanbul and the Sea of Marmara during initial climb.
Balkan Mountains
The snow-capped peaks of the Rila and Pirin ranges in Bulgaria are visible shortly after crossing the border.
Belgrade Skyline
Clear views of the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers in the Serbian capital.
Austrian Alps
Dramatic vistas of the High Tauern and the jagged peaks of the Northern Limestone Alps.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
A massive freshwater lake bordering Switzerland, Austria, and Germany, often visible during descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight while enjoying the Alpenglow on the peaks. Keep a sharp eye out approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes into the flight for the best mountain panoramas. The descent over the Swabian Alps into Stuttgart often circles around, providing a final look at the Black Forest foothills.
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Black Sea Coast
The rugged coastline of the Black Sea near the Bulgarian border can be seen shortly after takeoff.
Southern Carpathians
Dense forests and high plateaus of the Transylvanian Alps in Romania.
Danube River
Multiple crossings of the winding Danube as it flows through the Great Hungarian Plain.
Bavarian Landscape
The patchwork fields of Upper Bavaria and views toward the city of Munich in the distance.
Swabian Jura
The distinctive limestone plateau and steep escarpments of the Alb region as you approach Stuttgart.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights, as the sun will be on the opposite side, making it easier to take photos of the Carpathian range and the Danube. In clear weather, you can see the expansive urban sprawl of Bucharest and Munich. Look for the Hohenzollern Castle if the flight path tracks slightly south of the city during the final approach.
Book Hotels in StuttgartDistance: 1,736 km (1,079 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min
Departure: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Arrival: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Route Type: International
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