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BHX → AYT
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham) to Antalya International Airport (Antalya)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the most dramatic section of the journey, including the heart of the Swiss Alps and a spectacular descent over the Taurus Mountains into Antalya.
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Swiss and Austrian Alps
Fly directly over the snow-capped massifs of Central Europe, offering jagged peaks and glacial valleys.
Lake Constance
View the massive turquoise waters of the Bodensee where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet.
Belgrade
Spot the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers as you cross over the Serbian capital.
Taurus Mountains
A breathtaking approach over the rugged limestone peaks that frame the Antalya basin.
Choose a seat forward of the wing to ensure unobstructed views of the Alps. On afternoon flights, the sun will be on the opposite side, providing perfect lighting for photography of the Balkan landscape and the Turkish coastline.
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Greater Paris
On clear days, the vast urban sprawl of the French capital is visible to the southwest shortly after takeoff.
Adriatic Coastline
Catch glimpses of the turquoise waters and white pebble beaches along the Croatian and Montenegrin coasts.
Greek Islands
View the scattered gems of the Aegean Sea as you transition from European to Turkish airspace.
Turkish Riviera
Enjoy a coastal view of the sprawling resorts and blue bays leading toward Antalya's harbor.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Keep an eye out for the Greek islands around 3 hours into the flight. During the final approach, look for the Duden Waterfalls spilling into the sea near the airport.
Book Hotels in AntalyaDistance: 3,060 km (1,901 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min
Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Arrival: AYT (36.898701, 30.800501)
Route Type: International
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