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OSL → IST
Which side of the plane to sit from Oslo Lufthavn (Oslo) to Istanbul Airport (Istanbul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the crossing of the Baltic Sea, the High Tatras mountains, and the iconic historical peninsula of Istanbul during the final descent.
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Øresund Bridge
The famous bridge-tunnel system connecting Copenhagen and Malmö visible shortly after departure.
High Tatra Mountains
The jagged, dramatic peaks of the Tatra range along the border of Poland and Slovakia.
Danube River
The grand Danube river as it snakes through the Hungarian plains and the Serbian border.
Balkan Mountains
Rugged ridges and deep valleys of Bulgaria as the flight path begins its descent toward Turkey.
Golden Horn
If the aircraft circles south for landing, you get a world-class view of the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset on late afternoon flights. It is particularly strategic for the arrival at IST; when planes approach from the south, this side faces the historical European center, offering the best views of the city's famous skyline and the Sea of Marmara.
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Oslofjord
Aerial views of the deep blue fjord and thousands of small islands immediately after takeoff from Gardermoen.
Warsaw & Vistula
Potential views of the Polish capital and the winding Vistula River as the plane heads southeast.
Eastern Carpathians
The dense, green forested ridges of the Romanian mountains stretching toward the horizon.
Black Sea Coastline
A stunning transition as the landscape meets the vast blue expanse of the Black Sea near the Bulgarian border.
Bosphorus Bridges
Gliding over the northern end of the Bosphorus strait, seeing the connection between the European and Asian continents.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Baltic and Black Seas. This side provides excellent views of the rugged Romanian terrain and the northern entrance of the Bosphorus if the flight path approaches Istanbul from the north.
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Get eSIMs for TurkeyDistance: 2,421 km (1,504 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 14 min
Departure: OSL (60.121, 11.0502)
Arrival: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Route Type: International
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