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SAW → EIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul) to Eindhoven Airport (Eindhoven)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic departure over the Sea of Marmara and superior lighting for viewing the rugged Balkan terrain and the distant northern slopes of the Alps.
Princes' Islands
Aerial view of the archipelago in the Sea of Marmara immediately following takeoff from SAW.
Balkan Mountains
Dramatic ridges and deep valleys stretching across Bulgaria and eastern Serbia.
Distant Alps
On clear days, the northern peaks of the Austrian and Swiss Alps are visible on the southern horizon.
Southern Germany
The dense forests and rolling hills of the Baden-Württemberg region as the flight nears the Rhine.
Rhine River
A clear view of the winding river which marks the transition into the final leg toward the Netherlands.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is particularly rewarding during the first 20 minutes of the flight for coastal views of Istanbul. Seasonal snow cover on the Balkans in winter makes the mid-flight section exceptionally scenic.
Black Sea Coastline
A glimpse of the northern Turkish coast as the aircraft turns toward the European mainland.
Danube River
Frequent sightings of Europe's second-longest river as it winds through the Pannonian Basin.
Central European Plains
Expansive views of the structured agricultural landscapes of Hungary and Austria.
German Lowlands
The green expanse of central Germany, dotted with wind turbines and small industrial towns.
Dutch Polders
The iconic geometric grid of canals and fields characteristic of the Dutch landscape during descent.
The right side is better for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Keep a look out for the distinctive oxbow lakes of the Danube. During the final approach into Eindhoven, the right side often provides a clearer view of the High Tech Campus and city skyline if landing from the east.
Distance: 2,169 km (1,348 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 54 min
Departure: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Arrival: EIN (51.4500999451, 5.374529838559999)
Route Type: International
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