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IST → ERC
Which side of the plane to sit from Istanbul Airport (Istanbul) to Erzincan Airport (Erzincan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Istanbul skyline upon departure, the winding Euphrates River, and the spectacular Munzur Mountain range during the final descent into Erzincan.
Bosphorus Strait
Breathtaking views of the bridges and the continental divide immediately after takeoff from IST.
Lake Sapanca
A beautiful sapphire-colored lake visible during the initial climb toward the east.
Euphrates River
The iconic, winding path of the Fırat Nehri carving through the rocky Anatolian landscape.
Munzur Mountains
Stunning snow-capped peaks that dominate the horizon during the approach to Erzincan.
Erzincan Valley
A clear view of the city grid nestled within a high-altitude mountain bowl during touchdown.
The right side is essential for the approach into Erzincan; the mountain views are world-class. Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography of the Munzur range without glare.
Black Sea Horizon
Glimpses of the dark blue waters of the Black Sea to the north during the cruise phase.
Pontic Mountains
The rugged, forested northern slopes of the Anatolian plateau stretching toward the horizon.
Kızılırmak Delta
Views of the fertile plains and the mouth of Turkey's longest river near the Samsun region.
Köse Mountains
Dramatic high-altitude terrain as the flight crosses into Eastern Anatolia.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. This side is particularly scenic during sunset flights as the light hits the northern mountain faces.
Distance: 927 km (576 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Arrival: ERC (39.7102012634, 39.5270004272)
Route Type: Domestic
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