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EBL → TBS
Which side of the plane to sit from Erbil International Airport (Erbil) to Tbilisi International Airport (Tbilisi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic and dramatic views of the flight, specifically the massive snow-capped twin peaks of Mount Ararat and the borderlands of the South Caucasus.
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Mount Ararat
The crown jewel of the flight; a massive, dormant compound volcano capped with permanent ice and snow.
Little Ararat
The perfectly symmetrical smaller sibling of the main peak, visible just to the southeast of the Great Ararat.
Aras River Valley
The winding river that defines the borders between Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan enclave.
Tbilisi Basin
Views of the Mtkvari River valley and the expanding cityscape of Tbilisi during the final approach into TBS.
This is the 'Ararat Side.' For the best lighting, choose a morning flight to see the sunrise illuminate the eastern slopes of the mountain. Ensure you are in a window seat well away from the wing to capture the full scale of the 5,137-meter peak.
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Zagros Range
The craggy and ancient limestone ridges of the northern Zagros mountains immediately after takeoff from Erbil.
Lake Van
Distant views of the deep turquoise waters of Turkey's largest lake, surrounded by high volcanic peaks.
Eastern Anatolian Plateau
High-altitude landscapes and deep valleys that characterize the rugged interior of Eastern Turkey.
Lesser Caucasus
The transition into greener, more forested mountain terrain as the flight enters Georgian airspace.
Sit on the left if you prefer the expansive, high-altitude textures of the Anatolian plateau. This side is better during afternoon flights as the sun is behind the aircraft, minimizing glare while looking west toward Lake Van.
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Get eSIMs for GeorgiaDistance: 610 km (379 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min
Departure: EBL (36.23759841918945, 43.96319961547852)
Arrival: TBS (41.6692008972, 44.95470047)
Route Type: International
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