Passengers on the right side can enjoy expansive views of the Gaziantep city center and its historic fortress as the aircraft climbs and turns toward northern or western destinations.
The right side is generally superior for this westbound journey across Anatolia, offering better lighting conditions (sun stays to the south) and a more dramatic reveal of the Izmir city skyline and the Gulf of Izmir during the descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Mount Erciyes and the iconic Bosphorus Strait during the final approach into Istanbul Airport.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Salt Lake (Tuz GΓΆlΓΌ) and the sprawling cityscape of Ankara upon descent.
The right side provides a stunning panoramic view of the Turkish Mediterranean coastline and the dramatic ridgeline of the Pentadaktylos Mountains as you approach Cyprus.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Central Anatolian salt lakes and the scenic transition into the Sea of Marmara during the final approach to Istanbul.