Passengers on the left side can see the vast Sami Abdulrahman Park and the sprawling urban expansion of Erbil as the aircraft climbs away from the city.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the rugged Taurus Mountains and the massive reservoirs of the Euphrates River, providing a more dramatic and varied landscape throughout the journey.
The left side offers superior views of the majestic Austrian Alps and the lush landscapes of Southern Germany, while benefitting from better lighting conditions on westbound daytime flights.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Taurus Mountain range and the colossal AtatΓΌrk Dam, providing a more rugged and geologically diverse experience.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Zagros mountain peaks, the winding Great Zap River canyons, and the iconic volcanic silhouette of Mount Erciyes as you approach Central Anatolia.
The right side offers a superior panorama of Turkey's rugged eastern mountain ranges, the majestic Mount Erciyes, and a higher probability of viewing the Bosphorus and Black Sea coastline during the descent into Istanbul.
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.
The right side offers a more diverse geographic display, including the Black Sea coastline, the dramatic Carpathian mountain curve, and prime views of the Danube River.
The right side offers superior views of the Euphrates River crossing and the scenic approach into the limestone-clad hills of Amman.