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ESB → AJI
Which side of the plane to sit from Esenboğa International Airport (Ankara) to Ağrı Airport (Agri)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic North Anatolian mountain ranges and provides the most direct and spectacular perspective of Mount Ararat (Ağrı Dağı) during the final approach into Ağrı.
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Kızılırmak River
Watch for the winding curves of Turkey's longest river as it snakes through the deep canyons of the Central Anatolian plateau shortly after departure.
Munzur Mountains
Mid-flight, you will pass the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Munzur range, offering some of the most rugged alpine scenery in Turkey.
Erzincan Basin
A view of the high-altitude valley of Erzincan, perfectly flat and surrounded by imposing mountain walls.
Mount Ararat
The crowning jewel of the flight; Turkey's highest peak (5,137m) dominates the horizon to the northeast as you descend toward Ağrı.
For the best experience, book an early morning flight to see the sun rising over the Eastern Anatolian mountains. The left side is essential for viewing Mount Ararat during the landing pattern, which often circles from the west. In winter, the entire landscape is covered in thick snow, making the mountain ridges appear significantly more dramatic.
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On clear days, the distant silhouette of this massive 3,917m stratovolcano near Kayseri can be seen to the south shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Anatolian Steppe
The expansive, golden high-altitude plains of central and eastern Turkey provide a sense of the vast scale of the plateau.
Euphrates River Tributaries
View the upper branches of the historic Euphrates River as they cut through the brown and ochre landscape of the Tunceli and Bingöl regions.
Bingöl Mountains
Rugged volcanic highlands known for their unique crater-potted landscape and vast summer pastures.
If you are flying in the late afternoon, the right side will be subject to direct sun glare, which can make photography difficult. However, this side offers better views of the 'Antitaurus' mountain folds. Keep an eye out for Lake Van in the far distance to the southeast if the flight path takes a slightly more southern trajectory.
Book Hotels in AgriDistance: 857 km (533 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: ESB (40.1281013489, 32.995098114)
Arrival: AJI (39.654541015625, 43.025978088378906)
Route Type: Domestic
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