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GNY → ADB
Which side of the plane to sit from Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (Sanliurfa) to Adnan Menderes International Airport (Izmir)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the massive Atatürk Dam, the stunning turquoise lakes of the interior Lake District, and a more comprehensive view of Izmir's coastline upon arrival.
Atatürk Dam Reservoir
One of the world's largest earth-and-rock-fill dams, visible shortly after takeoff with its sprawling, branch-like reservoir.
Lake Beyşehir
Turkey's largest freshwater lake, famous for its numerous islands and the scenic backdrop of the Anamas Mountains.
Lake Eğirdir
A stunning turquoise lake that changes color throughout the day, nestled between dramatic mountain ridges.
Ancient Lydia Region
Flying over the historical Sardis area, where the landscape is dotted with ancient tumuli and rolling hills.
Izmir Gulf
A breathtaking view of the Gulf of Izmir, the city's harbor, and the urban skyline of the Karşıyaka and Konak districts.
This side is the 'Lake District' specialist; sit here to see the vibrant blue waters of Beyşehir and Eğirdir. For the best photography, morning flights offer the most vibrant water colors. On the final approach from the north, this side provides the iconic view of Izmir's waterfront and the Aegean Sea.
Gaziantep Urban Area
Bird's-eye view of the sprawling industrial and historic landscape of one of the world's oldest inhabited cities.
Bolkar Mountains
Part of the Taurus range, featuring rugged limestone peaks and deep valleys that remain snow-capped well into spring.
Distant Mediterranean
On clear days, the shimmering blue of the Mediterranean Sea is visible toward the southern horizon over the Mersin coast.
Menderes Valley
Intricate patterns of fig and olive groves as the plane descends through the fertile agricultural heartland of the Aegean.
Torbalı Approach
Close-up views of the industrial and rural landscapes south of Izmir during the final descent into ADB.
Choose this side if flying in the morning to keep the sun at your back. It offers a great perspective on the transition from the arid Southeastern Anatolia region to the Mediterranean-style vegetation of the West. Keep an eye out for the Nur Mountains shortly after passing Gaziantep.
Distance: 1,034 km (642 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: GNY (37.445663, 38.895592)
Arrival: ADB (38.2924003601, 27.156999588)
Route Type: Domestic
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