The right side wins at both ends of this flight. You get Mount Erciyes on departure and the full Bosphorus and Istanbul historic peninsula panorama on arrival. During the cruise over central Anatolia, the right side also faces slightly more toward the salt lake Tuz Gölü as the route tracks northwest.
Flight Path
The route crosses the central Anatolian plateau, passing near or over Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake), one of Turkey's largest lakes visible as a vast pale white-gray flat expanse, then over the rolling hills of Bithynia as the terrain gradually descends toward the Marmara region. The landscape transitions from arid steppe to more agricultural land as you approach Istanbul.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Erkilet (ASR) to Ataturk (IST)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kayseri to Istanbul. The right side wins at both ends of this flight. You get Mount Erciyes on departure and the full Bosphorus and Istanbul historic peninsula panorama on arrival. During the cruise over central Anatolia, the right side also faces slightly more toward the salt lake Tuz Gölü as the route tracks northwest.
What can I see during takeoff from Erkilet in Kayseri?
During takeoff from Erkilet (ASR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Erkilet Airport typically departs westward toward Istanbul, so the right (north) side gives you a clear view of Mount Erciyes (Erciyes Dağı), the dominant 3,917m stratovolcano just south of Kayseri. The city of Kayseri itself spreads out to the north and northwest as you climb out. Notable sights include: Mount Erciyes (Erciyes Dağı) to the south, Kayseri city center to the northwest, Cappadocia's volcanic plateau beginning to the west-southwest.
What can I see when landing at Ataturk in Istanbul?
When landing at Ataturk (IST), sit on the Right side for the best views. Atatürk Airport approaches typically come from the east over the Marmara Sea or the Asian side, and landing on runway 06 (eastward approach from the west) or 35L/35R puts the right side facing north toward the Bosphorus strait and the European Istanbul skyline. The right seat gives you the Golden Horn, Bosphorus bridges, and the historic peninsula as you descend. Notable sights include: Bosphorus Strait with the Fatih Sultan Mehmet and Bosphorus bridges, historic Istanbul peninsula with Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque silhouettes, Golden Horn inlet, Sea of Marmara.
How long is the flight from Kayseri to Istanbul?
The flight from Erkilet (ASR) to Ataturk (IST) takes Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
What does the Kayseri to Istanbul flight path pass over?
The route crosses the central Anatolian plateau, passing near or over Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake), one of Turkey's largest lakes visible as a vast pale white-gray flat expanse, then over the rolling hills of Bithynia as the terrain gradually descends toward the Marmara region. The landscape transitions from arid steppe to more agricultural land as you approach Istanbul.