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AYT → SAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Antalya International Airport (Antalya) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the turquoise Mediterranean coastline upon departure, followed by the deep blue waters of Lake Eğirdir and a prime angle for the Princes' Islands during the approach to Istanbul.
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Antalya Bay
Breathtaking views of the turquoise Mediterranean and the dramatic cliffs of Konyaaltı shortly after takeoff.
Western Taurus Peaks
Rugged, snow-capped mountain ridges that define the transition from the coast to the Anatolian plateau.
Lake Eğirdir
A massive, stunningly blue freshwater lake nestled between high mountain slopes.
Eskişehir Cityscape
Clear views of the Porsuk River winding through one of Turkey's most modern urban centers.
Princes' Islands
As the plane descends into the Marmara Sea region, get a perfect view of the archipelago including Büyükada and Heybeliada.
Book an 'A' window seat for the best perspective. During morning flights, the sun is on the opposite side, providing perfect lighting for photography without glare. Look out for the contrast between the lush green mountains and the arid inner Anatolian plains mid-flight. Seasonal snow on the Taurus mountains makes winter flights particularly scenic.
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Lara Beach Resorts
Aerial view of the 'Las Vegas of Turkey' with its unique hotel architecture along the eastern Antalya coast.
Central Taurus Range
The high altitude peaks of the Dedegöl mountains offer a rocky, moon-like landscape from above.
Osmangazi Bridge
One of the world's longest suspension bridges spanning the Gulf of İzmit during the final descent.
Gulf of İzmit
A bird's eye view of the busy shipping lanes and the industrial heartland of the Kocaeli province.
Choose an 'F' seat to see the massive Osmangazi Bridge. For sunset flights, this side experiences the 'Golden Hour' glow over the mountains, though glare can be intense. This side is also excellent for spotting the dense ship traffic waiting to enter the Bosphorus Strait as you near SAW.
Book Hotels in IstanbulDistance: 463 km (288 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: AYT (36.898701, 30.800501)
Arrival: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Route Type: Domestic
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