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SAW → CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Bosphorus strait upon departure and the northern slopes of the Alps during cruise.
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Bosphorus Strait
The iconic waterway dividing Europe and Asia visible immediately after takeoff.
Istanbul City Center
Unrivaled views of the Golden Horn and the historic peninsula if the flight path tracks west.
Danube River
Aerial views of Europe's second-longest river winding through the Balkan plains.
Northern Alps
Dramatic snow-capped limestone ranges and glacial valleys of Austria and Bavaria.
Lake Constance
The sparkling 'Bodensee' where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland meet.
Champagne Region
Orderly patterns of world-famous vineyards as the plane descends toward Paris.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight while photographing the Bosphorus. Request a seat ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Danube and the German-Austrian border.
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Princes' Islands
A beautiful cluster of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara shortly after takeoff.
Dinaric Alps
Rugged limestone peaks stretching across the Balkan Peninsula.
High Alps
Distant views of the highest Swiss peaks, including the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.
Lake Geneva
The massive crescent-shaped lake marking the border between Switzerland and France.
Vosges Mountains
Dense forests and rounded peaks of the 'Ballons' in Eastern France.
Paris Approaches
Aerial perspectives of the urban sprawl and landmarks of the Ile-de-France region.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Alpine peaks. On clear days, use high-zoom lenses to spot Mont Blanc in the distance as you cross the Swiss-French border.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 2,275 km (1,414 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 2 min
Departure: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: International
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