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SXB → ADB
Which side of the plane to sit from Strasbourg Airport (Strasbourg) to Adnan Menderes International Airport (Izmir)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic crossing of the Austrian Alps and a spectacular long-duration view of the island-dotted Croatian coastline.
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Black Forest
Dense evergreen canopies of the Schwarzwald visible shortly after departure from Strasbourg.
Austrian Alps
Stunning snow-capped peaks and glacial valleys as the flight traverses the heart of the Alpine range.
Dalmatian Coastline
The intricate archipelago of Croatia, featuring hundreds of white-shored islands against deep blue waters.
Dinaric Alps
Rugged limestone peaks stretching across Montenegro and Albania.
Izmir Bay
A panoramic view of the 'Pearl of the Aegean' as the aircraft banked for its final approach into ADB.
Early morning flights are ideal as the sun rises to the east, illuminating the Alpine peaks. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for the best mountain shots, and stay alert during the middle third of the journey for the Croatian islands. In winter, the contrast between the white mountains and blue Adriatic is particularly striking.
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The rounded ridges of the French Vosges visible immediately to the west after takeoff.
Lake Constance
The vast expanse of the Bodensee bordering Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Venetian Lagoon
The unique silhouette of Venice and its surrounding islands may be visible in the distance to the south.
Ionian Sea
Vast stretches of turquoise water as the flight passes the western coast of Greece.
Aegean Archipelago
Aerial views of islands like Chios or Lesbos during the descent into Turkey.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides better views of the central Swiss Alps if the flight path shifts slightly south. Watch for the Greek islands during the final 30 minutes of the flight, as they often appear remarkably clear against the Aegean Sea.
Book Hotels in IzmirDistance: 1,937 km (1,204 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 35 min
Departure: SXB (48.53829956054688, 7.628230094909668)
Arrival: ADB (38.2924003601, 27.156999588)
Route Type: International
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