About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Exeter (EXT) to Antalya (AYT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Exeter to Antalya. While takeoff offers moorland interest, the landing view of the Taurus Mountains and Mediterranean approach is more visually distinctive and memorable. The left side captures the dramatic mountain-to-sea transition that defines Antalya's geography.
What can I see during takeoff from Exeter in Exeter?
During takeoff from Exeter (EXT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Exeter typically departs eastbound (Runway 26). Right-side seats offer views of Dartmoor's moorland plateau and the Exe Estuary immediately after climb-out, with the Devon coastline visible as you turn south toward the Bay of Biscay. Notable sights include: Dartmoor National Park (moorland plateau to the northeast), Exe Estuary (tidal inlet below), Start Point headland (southeastern horizon), English Channel (southern approach).
What can I see when landing at Antalya in Antalya?
When landing at Antalya (AYT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Antalya typically lands westbound (Runway 27). Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Taurus Mountains' dramatic peaks rising directly north of the airport, and the Mediterranean coastline with its turquoise bays as you descend toward the runway. Notable sights include: Taurus Mountains (snow-capped peaks to the north), Mediterranean Sea (southern approach), Antalya Bay (turquoise waters), Konyaalti Beach (western coastal strip).
How long is the flight from Exeter to Antalya?
The flight from Exeter (EXT) to Antalya (AYT) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Exeter to Antalya flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay (often cloud-covered), then the Pyrenees appear as a distant ridge on the southern horizon around the midpoint. Further south, the Spanish plateau and Sierra Nevada mountains are visible to the left. The flight then crosses the Mediterranean, with the Atlas Mountains of North Africa appearing on the southern horizon before turning northeast toward Turkey. The Greek islands (Crete visible as a long island) and southern Aegean Sea occupy the final approach phase before the Turkish coast and Taurus Mountains appear.