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ESB → GZT
Which side of the plane to sit from Esenboğa International Airport (Ankara) to Gaziantep International Airport (Gaziantep)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to Mount Erciyes, Turkey's massive dormant volcano, and the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Anti-Taurus mountain range.
Mount Erciyes
A stunning view of the 3,917m tall dormant volcano near Kayseri, often snow-capped for most of the year.
Anti-Taurus Mountains
The rugged Aladağlar range provides a spectacular display of sharp limestone peaks and deep valleys.
Kızılırmak River
Aerial views of Turkey's longest river as it curves through the Anatolian plateau's colorful soil.
Kahramanmaraş
The city is visible nestled against the backdrop of the southern Taurus foothills during the descent.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while seeing the sun illuminate Mount Erciyes. In winter, the mountain views are significantly more dramatic due to heavy snow cover on the peaks.
Tuz Gölü
Depending on the flight path, the vast white expanse of the Salt Lake may be visible to the west.
Central Anatolian Steppe
Unique geometric farming patterns and the vast, arid beauty of the Turkish heartland.
Bolkar Mountains
Distant views of the southern Taurus range extending toward the Mediterranean coast.
Pistachio Orchards
As you descend into Gaziantep, the landscape becomes dotted with the region's famous pistachio groves.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Anatolian plateau. Look out for the white glimmer of Salt Lake shortly after reaching cruising altitude, though it depends on the specific air corridor assigned.
Distance: 526 km (327 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: ESB (40.1281013489, 32.995098114)
Arrival: GZT (36.9472007751, 37.4786987305)
Route Type: Domestic
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