To SAW?
Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Princess Islands dotting the Sea of Marmara and the distant silhouette of Istanbul's historic peninsula during the final approach.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Princess Islands dotting the Sea of Marmara and the distant silhouette of Istanbul's historic peninsula during the final approach.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Taurus Mountains, the vast salt flats of Lake Tuz, and the scenic approach over the Sea of Marmara toward Istanbul.
The right side offers a superior view of Turkey's largest freshwater lakes and the iconic Osmangazi Bridge during the final descent into Istanbul.
The right side is generally superior for this route, offering a more scenic perspective of the Dnipro River during the Ukrainian segment and a dramatic view of the Bosphorus Strait and European Istanbul during the approach into Sabiha Gökçen.
The left side provides a more diverse visual experience, featuring the Mediterranean coastline upon departure and the iconic approach over the Marmara Sea and Princes' Islands into Istanbul.
The right side offers a superior view of the highest Balkan peaks and a stunning approach over the Sea of Marmara, including the Princes' Islands just before touchdown.
The right side offers superior panoramic views of the historic Kiev skyline at takeoff and provides the most iconic perspective of the Bosphorus Strait and the European side of Istanbul during the descent.
The left side offers a superior view during the approach to Istanbul, featuring the Sea of Marmara and the scenic Prince Islands, alongside the rugged Taurus range after takeoff.
The Right Side provides a stunning transition from the high-altitude ruggedness of the Caucasus-adjacent peaks to the lush greenery of the Bolu mountains and a scenic approach over Sapanca Lake and the Izmit Gulf.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the massive Atatürk Dam shortly after takeoff, the surreal white landscape of Salt Lake mid-flight, and the iconic Prince Islands during the final approach to Istanbul.
The right side offers the most consistent geographic interest, featuring the dramatic Zagros Mountains of Iran and the stunning turquoise expanse of Lake Van in Eastern Turkey.
The left side offers a superior view of the European coastline and a dramatic approach over the Bosphorus and Istanbul's historic center before landing at SAW.
While both sides provide a spectacular crossing of the Anatolian plateau, the Right Side offers a superior view of the massive Euphrates reservoir system early in the flight and a more scenic approach over Sapanca Lake and the industrial heartland of the Kocaeli peninsula.