Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Istanbul. While takeoff offers excellent Buenos Aires and estuary views from the right, the landing approach into Istanbul from the left provides more dramatic and geographically distinctive scenery—the Bosphorus and Golden Horn are iconic and visually striking from altitude. The left side captures Istanbul's most recognizable features.

During takeoff from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires metropolitan area as the aircraft climbs northeastward from Ezeiza. The river's wide expanse and the city's sprawl are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires urban grid, Paraná River delta to the north, Pampas grasslands extending westward.

When landing at Ataturk (IST), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Bosphorus Strait, the Golden Horn, and Istanbul's historic peninsula during the approach from the southwest. These water features and the city's distinctive geography are striking from altitude. Notable sights include: Bosphorus Strait, Golden Horn inlet, Sea of Marmara, Istanbul's European and Asian shores.

The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Ataturk (IST) takes Approximately 14-15 hours.

The flight path crosses the South Atlantic, then transitions over West Africa (Sahara Desert visible as tan expanses), continues over the Mediterranean Sea, and approaches Istanbul from the southwest. Notable midpoint features include the Atlas Mountains in North Africa (visible during the African crossing), the Mediterranean coastlines of North Africa and southern Europe, and the transition into the Eastern Mediterranean approaching Turkey.