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SAW → EDO
Which side of the plane to sit from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul) to Balıkesir Körfez Airport (Balikesir Korfez)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks and natural beauty, featuring the iconic Prince Islands shortly after takeoff and the majestic Kaz Mountains during the final approach into the Edremit Gulf.
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Prince Islands
A stunning aerial view of the nine islands off Istanbul's coast, including Büyükada and Heybeliada, visible immediately after departure from SAW.
Osmangazi Bridge
One of the world's longest suspension bridges, spanning the Gulf of İzmit, offering a scale perspective of Turkish engineering.
Kaz Mountains (Mount Ida)
The lush, oxygen-rich mountain range famous in mythology, providing a deep green contrast to the blue Aegean waters during descent.
Olive Grove Valleys
Dense clusters of ancient olive trees that define the landscape of the Edremit region as the plane prepares for landing.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Anatolian plateau. Watch for the Kaz Mountains roughly 15 minutes before landing; they are particularly vibrant in spring. If the flight path departs south, you'll get a direct view of the Gebze industrial hub followed by the Yalova coastline.
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Sea of Marmara
Expansive views of the maritime traffic lanes where tankers and ferries navigate between the Bosporus and the Dardanelles.
Marmara Islands
The archipelago including Marmara and Avşa islands can be spotted in the distance during the mid-flight cruise.
Gulf of Edremit
The deep blue entry point where the Aegean Sea meets the coastline, providing a panoramic view of the water's edge.
Lesbos Island
On clear days, the Greek island of Lesbos (Mytilene) is visible on the horizon across the Mytilene Strait during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Aegean Sea. Look for the distinct shape of Lesbos Island on the far right as the plane aligns with the runway at EDO. This side often feels more spacious due to the endless horizon over the Marmara and Aegean waters.
Book Hotels in Balikesir KorfezDistance: 246 km (153 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Arrival: EDO (39.554599761999995, 27.013799667399997)
Route Type: Domestic
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