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MSR → IST
Which side of the plane to sit from Muş Airport (Mus) to Istanbul Airport (Istanbul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of Turkey's diverse geography, including the massive volcanic peak of Mount Erciyes, the shimmering Salt Lake, and a more frequent view of the Istanbul city center during southern flight patterns.
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Mount Erciyes
A magnificent snow-capped stratovolcano near Kayseri, dominating the Central Anatolian skyline.
Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake)
One of the world's largest hyper-saline lakes, appearing as a bright white expanse from high altitude.
Euphrates River & Dams
Aerial views of the winding Euphrates and the massive Karakaya Dam reservoir system.
Cappadocia Region
Distant views of the unique 'fairy chimney' rock formations and valleys near Nevşehir.
Istanbul Skyline
A panoramic view of the Marmara Sea and the historic peninsula if the flight approaches IST from the south.
Sit on the left for the best morning light when flying west. Keep your camera ready about midway through the flight for Mount Erciyes. If the aircraft performs a southern approach into IST, you will have a front-row seat to the Bosphorus and the city's density.
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Keban Dam Lake
One of the largest man-made lakes in Turkey, featuring deep blue waters set against rugged terrain.
Bolu Mountains
Lush green mountain ranges and dense forests as the flight nears the Marmara region.
Black Sea Coast
On final approach, the rugged and green northern coastline of Istanbul becomes visible.
Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge
The third Bosphorus bridge is often visible to the right as the plane descends toward the Black Sea side of IST.
Istanbul Airport Infrastructure
A comprehensive view of one of the world's largest airport terminals and its intricate runway system.
The right side is excellent for viewing the massive hydroelectric projects in Eastern Anatolia shortly after takeoff. It is also the preferred side for seeing the Black Sea coastline and the impressive scale of the new Istanbul Airport during the final descent.
Book Hotels in IstanbulDistance: 1,134 km (705 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: MSR (38.74779891967773, 41.66120147705078)
Arrival: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Route Type: Domestic
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