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OMS → SAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Omsk Central Airport (Omsk) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic peaks of the Caucasus Mountains and a spectacular approach into Istanbul featuring the Princes' Islands and the Sea of Marmara.
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Kazakh Steppes
The vast, undulating grasslands of Northern Kazakhstan with geometric agricultural patterns.
Central Caspian Sea
Clear views of the world's largest inland sea and the varying shades of blue near its shores.
The Great Caucasus
Dramatic snow-capped peaks stretching across the horizon, often including Mount Elbrus.
Pontic Mountains
The verdant, moisture-rich mountain ranges that line the northern coast of Turkey.
Princes' Islands
An archipelago in the Sea of Marmara visible during the final descent into Sabiha Gökçen.
Choose the left side for morning departures to keep the sun behind the plane, providing better lighting for the Caucasus. Approximately 40-60 minutes before landing, the transition from the Black Sea to the Turkish coastline is most dramatic on this side. If the plane approaches SAW from the south, you will get an iconic view of the islands near Istanbul.
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Omsk Cityscape
Aerial view of the Irtysh River and Omsk's urban center shortly after takeoff from OMS.
Ural River Basin
The winding river systems that mark the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia.
The Black Sea Coast
A long, continuous view of the rugged northern shoreline of Turkey and the deep blue water.
Zonguldak Port
Industrial coastal scenery and busy shipping lanes along the Turkish Black Sea coast.
Northern Bosporus
Depending on air traffic patterns, glimpses of the third Bosporus bridge and the Black Sea entrance.
The right side is ideal for avoiding direct sunlight on afternoon flights. It offers superior views of the Black Sea's expanse and the northern Turkish industrial ports. Keep an eye out for large container ships queuing for the Bosporus Strait as you near the Istanbul terminal area.
Book Hotels in IstanbulDistance: 3,556 km (2,210 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 11 min
Departure: OMS (54.96699905395508, 73.31050109863281)
Arrival: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Route Type: International
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