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IST → BJV
Which side of the plane to sit from Istanbul Airport (Istanbul) to Milas Bodrum International Airport (Bodrum)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more iconic perspective of the Istanbul skyline, the Bosphorus, and the massive snow-capped peaks of Mount Uludağ during the mid-flight segment.
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Bosphorus Strait
Aerial view of the waterway separating Europe and Asia, including the iconic bridges.
Old City Skyline
Distant views of the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque during the initial climb south.
Princes' Islands
The cluster of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara visible shortly after takeoff.
Mount Uludağ
Turkey's famous ski mountain near Bursa, providing a dramatic landscape peak.
Anatolian Heartland
The patchwork of agricultural fields in the Balıkesir and Manisa provinces.
Book an 'A' window seat. For the best experience, take a morning flight when the sun illuminates the Istanbul skyline and the Marmara coast without causing glare on your window. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff as the turn south happens quickly.
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Marmara Sea Coast
Clear views of the Tekirdağ coastline and the western edge of the Marmara sea.
Bandırma Port
Visual of the busy industrial and commercial shipping hub on the southern Marmara coast.
Aegean Bays
Sparkling turquoise waters of the northern Aegean coastline during the descent.
Güllük Bay
The scenic approach over the fish farms and blue waters near Milas-Bodrum.
Beşparmak Mountains
Rugged terrain and unique rock formations visible as the plane enters the Muğla region.
Choose an 'F' window seat for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping into the Aegean Sea. On the final approach into BJV, the right side often provides a clearer view of the coastal inlets and the distinct geography of the Bodrum peninsula.
Book Hotels in BodrumDistance: 457 km (284 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Arrival: BJV (37.25059890749999, 27.6643009186)
Route Type: Domestic
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