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IST → TGD
Which side of the plane to sit from Istanbul Airport (Istanbul) to Podgorica Airport (Podgorica)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the transition from the turquoise waters of the Marmara Sea to the dramatic glacial lakes and rugged peaks of the Balkan interior, culminating in the stunning vista of Lake Skadar.
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Sea of Marmara
Aerial views of the Prince Islands and the bustling maritime traffic near the Bosphorus shortly after takeoff.
Mount Olympus
On clear days, the distant but majestic snow-capped peaks of the legendary Greek mountain are visible to the south.
Lake Ohrid
A stunning UNESCO-listed ancient lake straddling North Macedonia and Albania, known for its crystal-clear water.
Lake Skadar
The largest lake in the Balkans, featuring a unique dolphin-like shape and karst mountain surroundings during the descent.
Adriatic Horizon
The shimmering blue of the Adriatic Sea appears on the horizon as the plane banks for its final approach into Podgorica.
Sit behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of Lake Skadar during the descent. Mid-afternoon flights are ideal as the sun is positioned to illuminate the Albanian Alps and the lake surface without creating harsh glares on your window.
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Glimpses of the northern Turkish coastline and the vast expanse of the Black Sea as the aircraft climbs to cruise altitude.
Rhodope Mountains
Densely forested and ancient mountain ranges stretching across southern Bulgaria and northern Greece.
Rila & Pirin Ranges
Spectacular views of the highest peaks in the Balkans, often covered in snow from late autumn through late spring.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged, limestone-heavy karst topography of Montenegro provides a dramatic and sharp landscape during the arrival.
Skopje Outskirts
Views of the urban sprawl of the North Macedonian capital surrounded by deep river valleys and mountain ridges.
Choose this side for morning flights to catch the early sunlight hitting the Rila Mountains. Keep your camera ready as you enter Montenegrin airspace, as the plane often flies through deep mountain corridors that offer a sense of immense scale.
Book Hotels in PodgoricaDistance: 796 km (495 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Arrival: TGD (42.359402, 19.2519)
Route Type: International
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