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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.

Passengers can observe the transition from the lush Belgrad Forest to the vast expanse of the Black Sea during the initial climb.

IST β†’ ELQ
Istanbul to Gassim
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The right side provides a more diverse visual experience, transitioning from the turquoise Aegean coastline and the rugged peaks of the Taurus Mountains to the stark beauty of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea.

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8.5
IST β†’ IAD
Istanbul to Washington
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The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Bosphorus departure, Greenland's ice sheets on northerly tracks, and the iconic US East Coast skyline during the descent into the mid-Atlantic region.

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8.5
IST β†’ HBE
Istanbul to Alexandria
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The left side offers a superior view of the rugged Turkish Aegean coastline, the historic island of Rhodes, and the lush green periphery of the Nile Delta upon arrival in Egypt.

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8.5
IST β†’ HKG
Istanbul to Hong Kong
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The right side offers a superior view of the high Central Asian mountain ranges and the spectacular limestone karst topography of Southern China, concluding with the iconic approach over Hong Kong's islands.

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8.5
IST β†’ KBP
Istanbul to Kiev
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The left side offers a superior perspective of the Ukrainian coastline upon entry and provides the most iconic views of the Kyiv city skyline, including the golden domes and the Dnieper River, during the final approach.

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8.5
IST β†’ KHI
Istanbul to Karachi
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The right side offers spectacular views of the Persian Gulf coastline, the Strait of Hormuz, and the unique, rugged geology of the Makran Coast as you approach Pakistan.

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8.5
IST β†’ LHE
Istanbul to Lahore
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The left side offers a more dramatic geographic variety, featuring the southern coastline of the Caspian Sea and the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Hindu Kush range during the approach to Pakistan.

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8.5
IST β†’ KSH
Istanbul to Bakhtaran
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The left side provides a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks, including the Bosphorus, the immense turquoise expanse of Lake Van, and the higher altitudes of the Eastern Anatolian mountain ranges.

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8.5
IST β†’ MUC
Istanbul to Munich
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The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Balkan mountain ranges and offers the most iconic views of the Northern Limestone Alps during the descent into Munich.

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8.5
IST β†’ NUE
Istanbul to Nuernberg
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The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Balkan mountain ranges and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps as the flight progresses northwest.

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8.5
IST β†’ SCO
Istanbul to Aktau
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The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, including Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrus, and a vast perspective of the Black Sea's northern horizon.

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8.5
IST β†’ SOF
Istanbul to Sofia
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The left side offers the most dramatic views of the high Balkan mountain ranges, including the Rila and Rhodope massifs, and a stunning perspective of Vitosha Mountain during the descent into Sofia.

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8.5
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