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Which side of the plane to sit from Turin Airport (Torino) to Iaşi Airport (Iasi)?

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic mountain scenery in Europe, including the Western Alps, the jagged Dolomites, and the Northern Carpathian range.

Left Side Highlights
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The Western Alps

Spectacular views of the high Alpine peaks near the French-Italian border immediately after takeoff from Turin.

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The Dolomites

The UNESCO-listed pale limestone peaks of the South Tyrol region provide sharp, dramatic silhouettes against the horizon.

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Budapest & The Danube

Depending on the specific airway, a clear view of the Hungarian capital and the winding Danube River.

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Northern Carpathians

Rugged, forested mountain ridges as the flight crosses from Hungary into the Transylvania region of Romania.

Sit on the left for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Alpine peaks. The best mountain views occur in the first 45 minutes and the final 30 minutes of the flight. Choose a seat forward of the wing for unobstructed photography of the Dolomites.

Right Side Highlights
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Po Valley Panorama

The vast, geometric agricultural tapestry of Northern Italy, dotted with historic cities like Milan and Verona.

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Venetian Lagoon

On southern-leaning routes, you can spot the unique shape of Venice and its surrounding islands in the Adriatic Sea.

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Lake Balaton

Central Europe's largest lake, easily recognizable by its elongated shape and distinct turquoise-green water.

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Transylvanian Plateau

A landscape of rolling hills, ancient forests, and traditional Romanian villages as you descend toward Iași.

The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. If the pilot takes a southern approach into Iași, you might see the city's Palace of Culture during the final descent. Watch for the Adriatic coastline roughly 30 minutes after departure.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,549 km (963 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min

Departure: TRN (45.200802, 7.64963)

Arrival: IAS (47.17850112915039, 27.6205997467041)

Route Type: International

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