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SAW → BSL
Which side of the plane to sit from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul) to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the high Swiss Alps and the dramatic coastal departure from Istanbul.
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Sea of Marmara
Immediate views after departure from SAW, showcasing the busy shipping lanes and the Princes' Islands.
Dinaric Alps
Rugged and rocky mountain vistas spanning across the Balkan Peninsula as you cross into Eastern Europe.
Bernese Oberland
Dramatic, close-up views of the snow-capped Swiss peaks, including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau massifs.
Lake Lucerne
The intricate, multi-branched glacial lake reflecting the surrounding mountains in deep turquoise.
Jura Mountains
The final descent offers views of the parallel limestone ridges of the Jura range before landing.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic Alpine peaks. Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Swiss glaciers perfectly. Avoid seats directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the deep Alpine valleys.
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Bosphorus Strait
If the flight departs toward the north, catch a glimpse of the bridges connecting Europe and Asia.
Balkan Plains
Intricate geometric patterns of agricultural fields across Bulgaria and Serbia's fertile lowlands.
Lake Constance
The massive 'Bodensee' shared by Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, visible as you approach the Rhine valley.
Black Forest
The dense, dark evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald stretching across the horizon in Germany.
Basel Cityscape
A clear view of the Rhine river winding through the city and the unique tri-border industrial zones.
The right side is ideal for seeing the Black Forest and the Rhine during the final approach. If the flight landing pattern is from the north (Runway 15), you will get an excellent view of the Vosges mountains in France just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in MulhouseDistance: 1,880 km (1,168 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 30 min
Departure: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Arrival: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Route Type: International
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