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Which side of the plane to sit from Istanbul Airport (Istanbul) to Erzincan Airport (Erzincan)?

Our Recommendation
8.7

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.

Right Side Highlights
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Bosphorus Strait

Breathtaking views of the bridges and the continental divide immediately after takeoff from IST.

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Lake Sapanca

A beautiful sapphire-colored lake visible during the initial climb toward the east.

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Euphrates River

The iconic, winding path of the Fırat Nehri carving through the rocky Anatolian landscape.

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Munzur Mountains

Stunning snow-capped peaks that dominate the horizon during the approach to Erzincan.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Black Sea Horizon

Glimpses of the dark blue waters of the Black Sea to the north during the cruise phase.

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Pontic Mountains

The rugged, forested northern slopes of the Anatolian plateau stretching toward the horizon.

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Kızılırmak Delta

Views of the fertile plains and the mouth of Turkey's longest river near the Samsun region.

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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.

Top Activities in Erzincan
Route Information

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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