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SAW → TBS
Which side of the plane to sit from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul) to Tbilisi International Airport (Tbilisi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic Pontic Mountains and the snow-capped Kaçkar peaks, providing more topographical variety and dramatic elevation changes than the coastal views on the left.
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Pontic Alps
An endless chain of jagged peaks running parallel to the flight path for most of the journey.
Kaçkar Mountains
The highest peaks of the range, often covered in snow and featuring glacial lakes and high plateaus.
Coruh River Valley
Deep, winding canyons and emerald waters carved through the rocky mountain landscape.
Anatolian Plateau
The high-altitude plains of Eastern Turkey showing striking geological folds and colors.
Trialeti Range
The dramatic ridges and forested slopes of the Lesser Caucasus as you descend into Tbilisi.
The right side is unbeatable for mountain enthusiasts. For evening flights, the sunset creates a stunning glow on the Kaçkar peaks. Try to secure a seat behind the wing to see the dramatic descent through the mountain valleys as the plane approaches Tbilisi from the west.
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Black Sea Coastline
Continuous views of the rugged northern Turkish shoreline meeting the deep blue sea.
Sinop Peninsula
A clear view of the distinct hammerhead-shaped peninsula, Turkey's northernmost point.
Samsun Port
The sprawling cityscape and industrial port of one of the Black Sea's largest urban centers.
Batumi Skyline
A glimpse of Georgia's seaside resort city with its unique modern architecture and Alphabet Tower.
Colchis Lowlands
Lush, subtropical green plains that mark the entrance into the Georgian territory.
Choose the left side for morning flights to have the sun behind you, providing perfect lighting for coastal photography. On clear days, look for the transition from the Turkish coastline to the dense forests of the Adjara region in Georgia.
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Get eSIMs for GeorgiaDistance: 1,308 km (813 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 45 min
Departure: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Arrival: TBS (41.6692008972, 44.95470047)
Route Type: International
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