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DIY → ADB
Which side of the plane to sit from Diyarbakir Airport (Diyabakir) to Adnan Menderes International Airport (Izmir)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled panoramic view of Turkey's most significant water bodies, including the massive Atatürk Dam and the stunning turquoise lakes of the Mediterranean hinterland, followed by a scenic descent over the Aegean landscape.
Tigris River (Dicle)
Aerial views of the historic river winding through the Mesopotamian plains immediately after takeoff from Diyarbakir.
Atatürk Dam
The enormous turquoise reservoir of the Euphrates, showing the scale of one of the largest dams in the world.
Central Taurus Mountains
Rugged, snow-capped limestone peaks that define the transition from the plateau to the Mediterranean region.
The Lakes Region
Brilliant blue views of Lake Beyşehir and Lake Eğirdir, two of Turkey's largest and most scenic freshwater lakes.
Menderes Valley
The fertile, meandering river valley that leads the aircraft toward the Aegean coast during descent.
Book a window seat on the left (Seat A) to witness the Atatürk Dam, which is a highlight of this route. For morning flights, this side will have excellent front-lit landscapes, but afternoon travelers might face some glare. The descent provides a great view of the inland Aegean hills and olive groves.
Mount Erciyes
On clear days, the distant but prominent silhouette of this 3,917m tall volcano near Kayseri is visible to the north.
Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake)
Depending on the specific flight corridor, you can see the vast, shimmering white salt flats in the distance.
Central Anatolian Plateau
The unique, rolling steppe landscape of central Turkey, characterized by earthy tones and volcanic formations.
Mount Spil
As the plane enters the Izmir airspace, the rugged limestone cliffs of Spil Mountain in Manisa dominate the view.
The right side (Seat F) is ideal for those who prefer indirect sunlight on this westward journey, offering a cooler cabin and better visibility for distant volcanic peaks. It provides a more industrial and urban view of the Izmir periphery and the Gediz delta during the final approach.
Distance: 1,141 km (709 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: DIY (37.893901825, 40.2010002136)
Arrival: ADB (38.2924003601, 27.156999588)
Route Type: Domestic
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