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KRR → IST
Which side of the plane to sit from Krasnodar Pashkovsky International Airport (Krasnodar) to Istanbul Airport (Istanbul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Caucasian coastline upon departure and a classic view of the Bosphorus and the Asian side of Istanbul during the final approach into IST.
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Western Caucasus Mountains
Breathtaking views of the rugged mountain peaks of the Southern Russian highlands shortly after takeoff.
Novorossiysk Bay
A clear view of the Tsemes Bay and one of the largest shipping ports on the Black Sea.
Anatolian Coastline
The lush, green mountains of Northern Turkey as the flight nears the southern shore of the Black Sea.
The Bosphorus
Views of the iconic bridges and the winding strait that separates Europe and Asia.
Asian Istanbul
Detailed views of the dense urban sprawl of the Kadiköy and Üsküdar districts on the approach.
On morning flights, the left side avoids direct sun glare. During the descent into Istanbul Airport, this side is ideal for spotting the bridges over the Bosphorus if the plane approaches from the North or East. Request a window seat forward of the wing for an unobstructed view of the coastline transition from Russia to Turkey.
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Anapa Beaches
The long sandy stretches of the Russian Black Sea resorts are visible as the plane reaches cruising altitude.
Crimean Coastline
Distant views of the southern tip of the Crimean Peninsula across the water on a clear day.
Belgrade Forest
The massive green lung of Istanbul visible just north of the airport during the landing sequence.
New Istanbul Airport
The impressive scale and architecture of the world's largest terminal building as you bank for landing.
The right side is excellent for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Black Sea. It also offers a bird's-eye view of the modern European skyscrapers of the Maslak and Levent districts if the flight path circles the city from the west. Keep your camera ready for the massive cargo ships anchored in the Black Sea waiting to enter the Bosphorus.
Book Hotels in IstanbulDistance: 942 km (585 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: KRR (45.034698486328, 39.170501708984)
Arrival: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Route Type: International
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