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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
The right side provides a stunning perspective of the Five Finger Mountains and the northern coastline as the aircraft ascends over the Mesaoria plain.
The right side provides a stunning perspective of the Five Finger Mountains and the northern coastline as the aircraft ascends over the Mesaoria plain.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Turkish Riviera coastline, including the Alanya peninsula and the snow-capped Taurus Mountains, often featuring a close view of the coastal cliffs upon descent.
The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the rugged Kyrenia Mountains upon departure and superior views of the towering Taurus Mountains and the urban landscape of the Turkish Mediterranean coast.
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the rugged peaks of the Western Taurus Mountains and the stunning turquoise lakes of the Anatolian plateau before the descent into Izmir.
The left side offers superior views of the Kyrenia mountain range upon departure, the dramatic Taurus Mountains during the transit over mainland Turkey, and the iconic Prince Islands during the final approach into Istanbul.
The left side offers superior views of the Kyrenia Mountains upon departure and a dramatic perspective of the Nur Mountains as you enter mainland Turkey.
The right side offers a superior view of the high Taurus mountain peaks and the vast, white expanse of Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake) during the descent into Ankara.
The Right Side is preferred for its immediate views of the Pentadaktylos mountain range in Cyprus and the panoramic perspective of the Bosphorus and Asian Istanbul during the descent.
The left side offers a stunning perspective of the jagged Kyrenia mountain range immediately after takeoff and a panoramic view of the Turkish coastline, including the city of Mersin, during the descent.