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SAW → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Bosphorus Strait and the Istanbul skyline immediately after takeoff from SAW, followed by a better perspective of the Moscow City skyscrapers upon the descent into DME.
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Bosphorus Strait
A breathtaking view of the water divide between Europe and Asia as the plane climbs North.
Istanbul Skyline
Panoramic views of the European side's historic peninsula and modern business districts.
Black Sea Crossing
Vast blue expanses transitioning into the scenic coastline of Southern Russia.
Tula Region
Historic Russian landscapes featuring ancient towns and winding river systems.
Moscow International Business Center
During the final approach, this side often captures the iconic glass towers of Moscow City.
Sit in the front half of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction of the Bosphorus. For evening flights, the city lights of Istanbul and Moscow are spectacular on this side. During winter, watch for the frozen patterns on the Black Sea near the northern coast.
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Anatolian Highlands
The lush, green mountains of the Kocaeli and Sakarya regions of Turkey.
Novorossiysk Coastline
The busy industrial ports and shipping lanes of the Russian Black Sea coast.
Russian Steppe
Vast agricultural mosaics and the endless plains of the Rostov and Voronezh regions.
Oka River
The meandering blue ribbon of one of central Russia's most significant rivers.
Moscow Forests
The dense 'Podmoskovye' taiga-style forests that surround Domodedovo airport.
This is the 'sunrise side' for early morning departures, offering golden hour views over the Russian plains. It is generally quieter for viewing the expansive rural landscapes of the Russian heartland away from the urban sprawl.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 1,732 km (1,076 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min
Departure: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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