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TLVIAS

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior vantage point for the initial climb out of Tel Aviv, the rugged Taurus Mountains in Turkey, and the dramatic approach over the Carpathian foothills into Moldavia.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Tel Aviv Shoreline

Panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast, Jaffa port, and the white city skyline immediately after takeoff.

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Taurus Mountains

Stunning views of the snow-capped limestone peaks and deep valleys of the Western Taurus range in Turkey.

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Balkan Mountain Range

The central mountain spine of Bulgaria offers a rugged landscape of dense forests and high ridges.

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Southern Carpathians

As the flight enters Romanian airspace, the forested slopes of the Carpathian mountains appear to the west.

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Iași City Center

Clear views of the Palace of Culture and the metropolitan area during the final descent and banking maneuvers.

Choose a window seat mid-cabin or further back to avoid wing obstruction. For evening flights, this side offers a spectacular view of the sunset over the Mediterranean and the Balkan Peninsula. On clear days, look for the shimmering reflection of the Danube River as you cross from Bulgaria into Romania.

Right Side Highlights
7.6
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Haifa Bay

A distant look at Mt. Carmel and the industrial port of Haifa as the plane tracks north over the sea.

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Anatolian Plateau

The vast, arid, and unique geological formations of central Turkey's high-altitude interior.

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Black Sea Horizon

The deep blue expanse of the Black Sea visible as the flight path skirts the coastline near Istanbul or Varna.

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Danube Delta Edge

Views of the fertile plains and wetlands near the border region of Romania and Ukraine.

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Prut River

The winding silver ribbon of the Prut River, which serves as the natural border between Romania and Moldova.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep an eye out for Istanbul’s sprawl in the distance if the flight path follows a more easterly airway. During the winter, the contrast between the frozen northern Romanian plains and the river valleys is particularly striking.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,796 km (1,116 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min

Departure: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)

Arrival: IAS (47.17850112915039, 27.6205997467041)

Route Type: International

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