The approach features the winding Kızılırmak River and a panoramic view of Sivas city center nestled against a backdrop of rolling hills.
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the vast white expanse of the Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) and the towering volcanic peak of Mount Erciyes.
The right side of the aircraft typically offers a superior view of the Istanbul metropolitan area shortly after takeoff and a better perspective of the Central Anatolian plateaus and Sivas city during the final descent.
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, starting with the industrial beauty of Izmit Bay and Sapanca Lake, followed by the expansive Central Anatolian steppes and a potential distant view of Mount Erciyes.