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SAW → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Balkan mountain ranges and a panoramic vista of the northern Alpine chain as the flight traverses Central Europe.
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Sea of Marmara
Aerial views of the Princess Islands and the southern coastline of Istanbul immediately after takeoff.
Balkan Mountains
Dramatic ridges and deep valleys across Bulgaria and Serbia during the first half of the cruise.
Austrian Alps
Distances views of the snow-capped northern Limestone Alps as the aircraft crosses into Central Europe.
Black Forest
The dense, dark evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald region in southwestern Germany.
Middle Rhine Valley
Steep vineyard-covered slopes and historic castle ruins as the plane descends towards North Rhine-Westphalia.
For the best experience, book a seat in the forward section to avoid wing obstruction. On daytime flights, the sun will be on this side, providing excellent lighting for the Alps, but keep your window shade partially closed to manage glare. Winter flights provide the most striking contrast with snow-covered peaks in the Balkans.
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The Bosphorus
If the flight departs to the north, you get a world-class view of the bridge connecting Europe and Asia.
Danube River
Frequent sightings of the winding Danube as it snakes through Hungary and southern Germany.
Vienna
Depending on the specific air corridor, the Austrian capital and its surrounding plains are often visible.
German Heartland
The orderly patchwork of Bavarian and Hessian farmlands during the mid-flight transition.
Ruhr Metropolis
The dense urban and industrial landscape of the Rhine-Ruhr area during the final approach to DUS.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to avoid direct sunlight. It offers a superior view of the Dusseldorf city skyline and the Rhine Tower if the aircraft approaches DUS from the south (Runway 31L/R). Keep an eye out for the distinctive silver curves of the Rhine river during the final 10 minutes of the flight.
Book Hotels in DuesseldorfDistance: 2,074 km (1,289 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 46 min
Departure: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: International
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