The approach provides a bird's-eye view of the city's unique white marble architecture, grand monuments, and lush green parks set against rugged mountain ridges.
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point over the massive Tian Shan mountain range and the iconic, shimmering blue waters of Lake Issyk-Kul.
The right side of the aircraft provides breathtaking views of the massive Hindu Kush mountain range and a superior approach angle for viewing the unique white-marble architecture of Ashgabat.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the majestic Hindu Kush mountains and the stunning white marble architecture of Ashgabat during the final approach.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the majestic Greater Caucasus mountain range, including Europe's highest peaks, and offers better lighting for photography on this eastbound route.
The left side provides a superior view of the high peaks of the Greater Caucasus and the industrial intrigue of the Caspian Sea's offshore oil fields.
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic transition from the lush Volga Delta to the vast Caspian Sea, concluding with a stunning approach toward the Kopet Dag mountains and the white marble skyline of Ashgabat.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Kopet Dag mountain range during the descent into Ashgabat, along with better views of the southern Caspian oil infrastructure.
The Right Side is preferred for its views of the southern Alpine foothills, the majestic Main Caucasus Ridge, and the dramatic descent alongside the Kopet Dag mountain range near Ashgabat.
The left side offers an iconic departure view of the Dubai skyline and follows the dramatic spine of the Zagros Mountains, often providing a distant glimpse of Mount Damavand.
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Greater Caucasus mountain range and the vast, shimmering expanse of the Caspian Sea before entering Turkmenistan's unique desert landscapes.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the surreal GarabogazkΓΆl salt lagoon and the winding path of the Volga River, providing a more diverse color palette from the steppes to the sea.