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LYS → ADB
Which side of the plane to sit from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon) to Adnan Menderes International Airport (Izmir)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular, close-up views of the French and Italian Alps, including the Mont Blanc massif, followed by a bird's-eye view of the Venetian Lagoon and the rugged Balkan mountains.
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Mont Blanc Massif
Unrivaled views of the highest peak in the Alps and its surrounding glaciers shortly after departure from Lyon.
Venetian Lagoon
Clear visibility of the historic island of Venice and the unique patterns of the surrounding lagoon.
Dinaric Alps
The dramatic, limestone-scarred landscape of the Balkan mountain ranges stretching across Croatia and Montenegro.
Northern Aegean
Views of the Thracian Sea and the rugged northern coastline of Greece as the flight nears Turkey.
Sit on the left for the best alpine scenery. For morning flights, the sun will be behind you or to the right, providing perfect lighting for photography of the peaks. Keep your camera ready within the first 20-30 minutes of flight for the Alpine crossing.
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French Riviera
Distant views of the glamorous Mediterranean coastline and the southern edge of the Alps.
Tuscan Coastline
The beautiful transition from the Italian mainland to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Greek Islands
A scattered mosaic of Aegean islands like Chios and Lesbos visible during the descent phase.
Gulf of Izmir
A sweeping view of the city of Izmir and its deep natural harbor during the final approach into ADB.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset over the Aegean Sea if you are on a late afternoon flight. During the descent into Izmir, this side usually offers a better perspective of the Turkish coastline and the final turn toward the airport runway.
Book Hotels in IzmirDistance: 1,994 km (1,239 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 40 min
Departure: LYS (45.725556, 5.081111)
Arrival: ADB (38.2924003601, 27.156999588)
Route Type: International
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