To IST?

The right side offers a superior view of the capital city Ankara and a more dramatic perspective of the Black Sea coastline during the approach into Istanbul Airport.

The left side offers a superior view of the Sinai Peninsula's dramatic peaks, the Mediterranean's turquoise coastline, and a scenic entry into Istanbul over the Sea of Marmara.

The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Mount Erciyes and the central Anatolian plateau, followed by a scenic descent over the Black Sea coast and Istanbul's northern forests.

The right side offers a superior view of the Mesopotamian river systems and the iconic approach into Istanbul, often featuring the Bosphorus Strait and the city's Asian coastline.

The left side offers a stunning perspective of the Euphrates river basins and, most importantly, the iconic silhouette of the Historic Peninsula and the Golden Horn during the final approach into Istanbul.

The right side provides a superior vantage point for witnessing the Sicilian coastline, the majestic Mount Etna, and a panoramic sweep of the Greek islands and the Sea of Marmara before landing.

While both sides offer stunning desert and mountain views, the right side is superior for the iconic approach into Istanbul, often providing a panoramic view of the Bosphorus Strait, the Black Sea coast, and the city's vast northern forests.

The left side is superior for this route as it offers breathtaking views of the Crimean Mountains, the strategic Kerch Strait, and the iconic Bosphorus Strait upon the approach into Istanbul.

The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the iconic view of the Forth Bridges upon departure, potential glimpses of the Alps to the south during cruise, and the most spectacular views of the Bosphorus and Istanbul's skyline during the descent into IST.

The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Black Sea coastline and the Bosphorus Strait during the final approach into Istanbul, complemented by the vastness of the Baltic and the high Carpathians.

The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the rugged Bohemian Forest, multiple crossings of the Danube River, and a high probability of seeing the iconic Istanbul skyline and Sea of Marmara during the final approach.

The right side is generally preferred for its spectacular views of the Hindu Kush mountains early in the flight and the scenic transition from the Anatolian mountains to the Black Sea coast during the approach to Istanbul.