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Which side of the plane to sit from Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart) to Ibiza Airport (Ibiza)?

Our Recommendation
8.6

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is favored for its perspective of the highest peaks in the Western Alps, including Mont Blanc, and for providing the iconic view of Es Vedrà island during the standard approach into Ibiza.

Right Side Highlights
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Black Forest

The dense, dark evergreen canopy of the 'Schwarzwald' stretching towards the French border.

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Mont Blanc

On clear days, the snow-capped summit of Europe's highest peak is visible in the Western Alps.

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Lake Geneva

The distinct crescent shape of Lac Léman and the city of Geneva at its western tip.

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Provence & Rhone Valley

The picturesque landscape of southern France, often showing the winding Rhone river.

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Es Vedrà

The mystical and dramatic limestone rock formation rising 400 meters from the sea just off Ibiza.

The right side is the prime choice for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Balearic Sea. Keep your camera ready about 25 minutes into the flight for the best mountain shots. When landing at Ibiza, the right side almost always provides the most dramatic view of the island's coastline and the iconic Es Vedrà rock if the plane orbits for a southern approach.

Left Side Highlights
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Stuttgart & Neckar Valley

Aerial views of the Mercedes-Benz Arena and the winding Neckar river immediately after departure.

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Lake Constance

A view of the 'Bodensee', Europe's third-largest lake, bordering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Eastern Swiss Alps

The glaciated peaks of the Glarus and Grisons regions dominate the horizon to the southeast.

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French Riviera

The sparkling blue waters and coastline near Nice and Cannes as you cross the Mediterranean coast.

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Formentera Island

Clear views of Ibiza's sister island and its famous turquoise sandbars during the final descent.

Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sun rising over the Alps without the glare. During the final approach to Ibiza Runway 24, the left side often looks out over the historic Dalt Vila (Old Town). Watch for the transition from the green French countryside to the deep blue of the Mediterranean about halfway through the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,259 km (782 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min

Departure: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)

Arrival: IBZ (38.8728981018, 1.3731199502899998)

Route Type: International

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