To IST?
Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
The right side offers a breathtaking panorama of the Bosphorus bridges, the Golden Horn, and the historic skyline of Istanbul during the descent.
The right side offers a breathtaking panorama of the Bosphorus bridges, the Golden Horn, and the historic skyline of Istanbul during the descent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Istanbul skyline and the Bosphorus Strait during the descent into IST, especially when the flight approaches from the south.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the iconic Mount Erciyes volcano and the vast, shimmering Tuz GΓΆlΓΌ, along with better lighting for photography on afternoon flights.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Zagros Mountains in Iran and the stunning turquoise waters of Lake Van in Eastern Turkey, followed by a potential view of the Bosphorus during the Istanbul approach.
The right side offers a more scenic approach into Istanbul, frequently providing views of the Danube River, the Balkan mountain ranges, and the iconic Istanbul skyline during the final descent.
The right side offers superior views of the central European heartland, the meandering Danube River, and a higher probability of seeing the iconic Bosphorus and Istanbul city center during the approach sequence.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic landscapes of Eastern Turkey, including the majestic Lake Van and the rugged peaks of the Eastern Taurus range, concluding with a likely view of the Bosporus Strait upon arrival.
The right side offers a more dramatic view of the Balkan mountain ranges and provides a better vantage point for the Danube River and the Sea of Marmara during the descent into Istanbul.
The Right Side offers a superior variety of views, including the Romanian coastline, the Bulgarian Riviera, and the transition from the Balkan Mountains to the sea, whereas the Left Side is dominated primarily by the vast expanse of the Black Sea until the final approach.
The left side offers a more diverse range of landmarks, including the winding Tigris river at departure, the massive Salt Lake in Central Anatolia, and the most iconic views of Istanbul's historic peninsula during a southern approach.
The right side offers the most dramatic terrain variations, including the volcanic Tibesti Mountains and the best vantage point for the Bosphorus during the Istanbul approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the Anatolian landscape, the majestic Mount UludaΔ, and the most iconic views of the Bosphorus and Istanbul's historic skyline during the final approach phase.
The Left Side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic transition from the Ukrainian plains across the Black Sea, culminating in a spectacular view of the Bosphorus Strait and the Asian side of Istanbul during the final approach.