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ADA → VAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Adana Airport (Adana) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (Van)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer dramatic landscapes, the Right Side is superior for its views of the massive Ataturk Dam and the unparalleled perspective of Akdamar Island and the southern Lake Van coastline during the final approach.
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Ataturk Dam
One of the world's largest reservoirs, creating a vast turquoise inland sea on the Euphrates River.
Mesopotamian Plains
The northern edge of the Fertile Crescent, showing the contrast between irrigated green patches and arid golden earth.
Lake Van Southern Shore
Incredible views of the soda lake's vibrant colors and the rugged coastline of the Gevas district.
Akdamar Island
The iconic island featuring the 10th-century Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross, visible during the final descent.
Mount Artos
A towering 3,500-meter peak that looms over the southern edge of the lake, providing a sense of immense scale.
The Right Side is essential for the best approach into Van Ferit Melen Airport. Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of Akdamar Island. Afternoon flights are particularly scenic as the sun illuminates the turquoise water of Lake Van and the Ataturk Dam reservoir.
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Adana Metropolis
A panoramic view of the Seyhan River and the sprawling urban landscape of Adana immediately after takeoff.
Anti-Taurus Mountains
Stunning vistas of the rugged limestone peaks and deep gorges of the Aladaglar range to the north.
Lake Hazar
A striking tectonic rift lake located near Elazig, known for its deep blue waters surrounded by mountains.
Mount Nemrut (Bitlis)
A glimpse of the massive volcanic caldera and its crater lakes as the flight nears the northern basin of Lake Van.
Choose this side if you want to see the higher mountain ranges of Eastern Anatolia. Morning flights are better for lighting on this side to avoid the harsh southern sun. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from the flat Cukurova plain to the high-altitude plateaus.
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Get eSIMs for TurkeyDistance: 727 km (452 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: ADA (36.9822006226, 35.2803993225)
Arrival: VAN (38.46820068359375, 43.332298278808594)
Route Type: Domestic
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