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SYZ → THR
Which side of the plane to sit from Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (Shiraz) to Mehrabad International Airport (Teheran)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the rugged Zagros mountain range, including its highest peaks, and a clear view of the vast salt lakes near Qom before the descent into Tehran.
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Central Zagros Range
Dramatic limestone ridges and deep canyons that define the landscape of central Iran.
Mount Dena
The highest sub-range of the Zagros, often snow-capped even into late spring.
Namak Lake
A massive white salt crust lake near Qom that glitters under direct sunlight.
West Tehran & Azadi
Panoramic views of the capital's expansion and the iconic Azadi Tower during the final approach.
Book an afternoon flight for the best lighting on the Zagros peaks. The low sun creates dramatic shadows across the mountain folds. Avoid mid-day flights if you want to minimize glare from the salt flats near Qom.
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Lake Maharloo
A seasonal salt lake near Shiraz known for its striking pink or red water due to algae.
Dasht-e Kavir
The edge of the Great Salt Desert, showing the transition from mountains to arid plateau.
Isfahan Panorama
On clear days, the sprawl of Isfahan and the Zayandehrud riverbed are visible in the distance.
Mount Damavand
As the plane approaches Tehran, look far north-east to spot the towering volcanic cone of Iran's highest peak.
Sit on this side during early morning flights to see the sunrise over the desert. Keep your eyes peeled as you enter the Tehran airspace; even though it is far, Damavand is often visible on the horizon to the East.
Book Hotels in TeheranDistance: 694 km (431 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: SYZ (29.53919982910156, 52.58980178833008)
Arrival: THR (35.68920135498047, 51.31340026855469)
Route Type: Domestic
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