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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.

The right side offers a breathtaking panorama of the Bosphorus bridges, the Golden Horn, and the historic skyline of Istanbul during the descent.

VCE β†’ IST
Venice to Istanbul
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The right side offers a spectacular vantage point over the Dalmatian Coast, the rugged Balkan mountain ranges, and the iconic approach into the Bosphorus region.

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9.2
ZRH β†’ IST
Zurich to Istanbul
πŸ”οΈπŸ”οΈπŸοΈβ›°οΈπŸ™οΈπŸŒ‰

The right side offers breathtaking views of the highest Alpine peaks shortly after takeoff, followed by the stunning turquoise waters and jagged islands of the Adriatic coastline.

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9.2
LYS β†’ IST
Lyon to Istanbul
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The right side offers a spectacular visual journey featuring the high French Alps, the sprawling Italian Po Valley, and the breathtaking turquoise archipelago of the Croatian coast.

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9.2
IAD β†’ IST
Washington to Istanbul
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While the left offers Greenland views, the right side provides a superior arrival experience over Istanbul, featuring the Bosphorus, the historic peninsula, and the Sea of Marmara during the descent.

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9.2
BEY β†’ IST
Beirut to Istanbul
πŸ”οΈβ›°οΈπŸ’§πŸŒ‰πŸ•Œ

The right side offers spectacular views of the Lebanese mountains upon departure and the most iconic views of the Bosphorus and Istanbul's historic skyline during the landing approach.

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9.1
ALG β†’ IST
Algier to Istanbul
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The right side offers a superior visual journey, featuring the active peak of Mount Etna and the breathtaking island clusters of the Aegean Sea.

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9.1
LUX β†’ IST
Luxemburg to Istanbul
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The right side is significantly more scenic, offering continuous views of the High Alps and a superior perspective of the Balkan terrain before the final approach over the Sea of Marmara.

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9.0
PVG β†’ IST
Shanghai to Istanbul
πŸ”οΈπŸšοΈπŸ”οΈπŸŒ‹πŸŒŠπŸŒ‰

The right side offers unparalleled views of the Tianshan Mountains and the majestic Greater Caucasus range, including Mt. Elbrus, Europe's highest peak.

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8.9
LHR β†’ IST
London to Istanbul
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The Right Side is the clear winner for this route as it offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Swiss and Austrian Alps, followed by a superior view of the Istanbul skyline and the Bosphorus upon arrival.

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8.9
KUL β†’ IST
Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul
πŸ”οΈβ›°οΈπŸŒŠπŸŒ‹πŸŒ‰

The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the high mountain ranges of Central Asia and the diverse coastlines of the Caspian and Black Seas, benefiting from better lighting conditions away from the direct sun.

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8.9
JNB β†’ IST
Johannesburg to Istanbul
πŸ”οΈβ›°οΈπŸŒΏπŸš’πŸŒ‰

The right side offers the most iconic landmarks, including the Ethiopian Highlands, the fertile Nile Delta, and the spectacular approach into Istanbul over the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara.

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8.9
BSL β†’ IST
Mulhouse to Istanbul
πŸ”οΈπŸ›Άβ›°οΈπŸš’πŸ•Œ

The Right Side is superior for this route as it offers the most dramatic proximity to the high Swiss Alps shortly after takeoff and provides the best chance to see the iconic Bosphorus and Sea of Marmara during the arrival into Istanbul.

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8.9
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