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 a superior view of the iconic Pamukkale terraces shortly after takeoff and the most scenic approach to Istanbul, featuring the Prince Islands and the Marmara coastline.
The Left Side offers a superior experience, combining the dramatic Orobic Alps at takeoff with a high probability of seeing the Bosphorus and European Istanbul during the final approach into Sabiha Gökçen.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Tian Shan mountains upon departure, a closer look at the shrinking Aral Sea, and the stunning snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains to the south.
The right side offers superior views of the majestic Mount Erciyes, the dramatic bends of the Euphrates River, and a more direct view of the Istanbul skyline and the Gulf of Izmit during the descent into Sabiha Gokcen.
The right side is slightly preferred for its early views of the Austrian Alps and the classic approach into Istanbul over the Sea of Marmara and the Prince Islands.
The right side offers a superior view of the Israeli coastline immediately after takeoff, followed by the majestic snow-capped Taurus Mountains and the scenic approach over the Princes' Islands toward Sabiha Gökçen.
The left side offers superior views of the Carpathian Mountains and the dramatic approach into Istanbul, often featuring a stunning panorama of the Bosphorus Strait and the city's European silhouette before landing on the Asian side.
The left side offers a diverse panorama featuring the Lesser Caucasus mountains, the vibrant Georgian and Turkish Black Sea coastlines, and a more scenic approach into Sabiha Gökçen over the Sea of Marmara.
The left side offers a superior view of the diverse Anatolian landscape, including the lush Bolu mountains, the serene Sapanca Lake, and the industrial yet scenic Gulf of Izmit during the descent into SAW.
The right side offers the most dramatic geological views, specifically the massive Mount Uludağ and a clear aerial perspective of the Osmangazi Bridge during the approach to Sabiha Gökçen.
The right side is superior for this route as it offers a front-row seat to several major lakes, the winding Sakarya River, and the scenic descent over the Gulf of Izmit and Sapanca Lake.
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Danube River, the Balkan Mountains, and the iconic Bosphorus Strait as you approach the Asian side of Istanbul.