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STN → ADB
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Adnan Menderes International Airport (Izmir)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is the superior choice for this route, offering spectacular views of the Central Alps, the turquoise Croatian coastline, and the sprawling archipelago of the Aegean Sea.
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English Channel
Clear views of the busy shipping lanes and the French coastline near Calais.
High Alps
A breathtaking crossing of the snow-capped central massifs of Switzerland and Austria.
Dalmatian Coast
The stunning blue waters of the Adriatic and the thousands of islands lining the Croatian shore.
Aegean Archipelago
A bird's-eye view of the Greek islands scattered across the deep blue Aegean Sea.
Turkish Coastline
The rugged cliffs and ancient historical sites of the Turkish Aegean region during the final descent.
The Right Side provides the most iconic landmarks. About 90 minutes into the flight, prepare for the Alps. During the final 30 minutes, the descent over the Aegean offers incredible views of Greek and Turkish islands; sit behind the wing for the best landscape photos without engine obstruction.
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London Estuary
Views of the Thames Estuary and the garden of England (Kent) immediately after takeoff.
Rhine-Main Valley
Aerial perspective of Germany's industrial heartland and its major river networks.
Northern Alps
The rugged limestone peaks of the Austrian and German Alps stretching toward the horizon.
The Danube River
Long stretches of the iconic river as it winds through Central Europe toward the Balkans.
Balkan Interior
The dramatic and remote mountainous terrain of Serbia and Bulgaria.
Choose the left side for better lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out for the distinctive bend of the Danube River approximately mid-flight.
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Get eSIMs for TurkeyDistance: 2,574 km (1,599 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 26 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: ADB (38.2924003601, 27.156999588)
Route Type: International
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