The right side wins for the dramatic Taurus Mountain backdrop at departure and a slightly more textured, feature-rich approach into Stansted, giving it a modest edge over the flatter, coastal-haze-dominated left side.
Flight Path
Aegean Sea and Greek islands, mainland Greece and Albania coastline, Adriatic Sea, southern Alps foothills over Italy or the Balkans, before crossing into France and the English Channel toward southeast England
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from AYT
RIGHTDeparting AYT to the north before turning northwest, the right side offers a dramatic view of the Taurus Mountains rising sharply behind Antalya, while the left side mostly shows the flatter coastal plain and Mediterranean haze.

Landing at STN
RIGHTOn the approach into STN from the northeast for runway 22, the right side (north) offers occasional glimpses of the Cambridgeshire fens and patchwork farmland, while the left side mostly faces open flat Essex countryside with fewer distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Antalya (AYT) to Stansted (STN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Antalya to London. The right side wins for the dramatic Taurus Mountain backdrop at departure and a slightly more textured, feature-rich approach into Stansted, giving it a modest edge over the flatter, coastal-haze-dominated left side.
What can I see during takeoff from Antalya in Antalya?
During takeoff from Antalya (AYT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing AYT to the north before turning northwest, the right side offers a dramatic view of the Taurus Mountains rising sharply behind Antalya, while the left side mostly shows the flatter coastal plain and Mediterranean haze. Notable sights include: Taurus Mountains, Antalya city and harbor, Düden waterfalls area, Mediterranean coastline.
What can I see when landing at Stansted in London?
When landing at Stansted (STN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into STN from the northeast for runway 22, the right side (north) offers occasional glimpses of the Cambridgeshire fens and patchwork farmland, while the left side mostly faces open flat Essex countryside with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Cambridgeshire farmland patchwork, River Cam valley, Essex countryside, Stansted airport approach lights.
How long is the flight from Antalya to London?
The flight from Antalya (AYT) to Stansted (STN) takes 4h 05m.
What does the Antalya to London flight path pass over?
Aegean Sea and Greek islands, mainland Greece and Albania coastline, Adriatic Sea, southern Alps foothills over Italy or the Balkans, before crossing into France and the English Channel toward southeast England