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LGW → AYT
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Antalya International Airport (Antalya)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the majestic Alps and the rugged Balkan mountains while keeping the sun behind the aircraft for better visibility and photography.
English Channel
Views of the Kent coastline and busy shipping lanes shortly after takeoff.
Central Alps
High-altitude panorama of snow-capped Swiss and Austrian peaks mid-flight.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged limestone peaks of the Balkan Peninsula across Montenegro and Albania.
Sofia
A potential bird's eye view of the Bulgarian capital's outskirts.
Aegean Sea
Numerous Greek islands dotting the deep blue water in the latter half of the journey.
Taurus Mountains
The dramatic jagged peaks of the mountain range that shields Antalya from the north.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side provides the clearest views of the Alpine ranges and the mountainous descent into Turkey. Keep your camera ready approximately 90 minutes after departure for the best mountain scenery.
French Interior
Vast agricultural patterns and river systems across central France.
Mont Blanc
Western Europe's highest peak is often visible on the horizon to the south.
Adriatic Sea
The crystalline waters and scattered islands along the Croatian coastline.
Pindus Mountains
The high mountain spine of mainland Greece stretching toward the Mediterranean.
Antalya Bay
A spectacular view of the Turkish Riviera's turquoise waters during the final descent.
Duden Waterfalls
Look for the famous waterfalls cascading directly into the sea near the city center.
The right side is exceptional for capturing the golden hour over the Mediterranean on late afternoon flights. On the final approach into AYT, this side often offers a better view of the city's coastline and the iconic waterfalls if the plane approaches from the west.
Distance: 2,908 km (1,807 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: AYT (36.898701, 30.800501)
Route Type: International
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