To IST?

The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Bosphorus Strait and the dramatic Black Sea coastline during the approach into Istanbul.

Choosing the left side provides the most iconic views of the Danube capitals and a high probability of seeing the Bosphorus upon arrival at Istanbul Airport.

The left side provides the most iconic views, including the High Tatras, the Transylvanian Alps, and the spectacular approach over the Black Sea and the Bosphorus Strait into Istanbul.

The left side offers a superior perspective of the Stockholm Archipelago at departure and provides the highest probability of seeing the Bosphorus and the Black Sea coastline during the descent into Istanbul.

While the left side offers excellent views of the Dead Sea and Mediterranean coastline, the right side is preferred for its dramatic crossing of the Taurus Mountains and a high probability of seeing the Bosphorus and Istanbul's historic peninsula during the descent.

The left side offers a superior vantage point for spotting the distant, snow-capped Caucasus Mountains and typically provides the most iconic views of the Bosphorus Strait and Istanbul's historic skyline during the standard approach into IST.

The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Black Sea coastline and the iconic northern approach to Istanbul Airport, including views of the third Bosphorus bridge.

The Right Side is preferred for its immediate views of the Pentadaktylos mountain range in Cyprus and the panoramic perspective of the Bosphorus and Asian Istanbul during the descent.

The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Taurus Mountains immediately after takeoff and a direct perspective of the stunning Lakes District, specifically Lake Eğirdir.

The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Saharan mountain formations like the Hoggar Massif and a strategic perspective of the Sea of Marmara and Asian Istanbul during the final approach.

The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Caucasian coastline upon departure and a classic view of the Bosphorus and the Asian side of Istanbul during the final approach into IST.

The left side offers a more dramatic perspective, featuring the vast Volga River system at departure and the potential to spot the snow-capped Caucasus peaks to the south before the Black Sea crossing.