Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Amman. While the right side wins at takeoff for the Marmara and Istanbul views, the left side dominates the majority of the flight — it faces south over the Turkish coast, Cyprus in the distance over the eastern Mediterranean, and delivers the dramatic Dead Sea and Jordan Valley on descent. The left side offers more sustained geographic interest across the full route.

During takeoff from Ataturk (IST), sit on the Right side for the best views. Istanbul Ataturk typically departs eastward on runway 06, so the right (south) side gives you a sweeping view over the Sea of Marmara, the Princes' Islands, and the Istanbul city skyline receding behind you. The left side faces industrial suburbs and the northern outskirts. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Princes' Islands (Adalar), Istanbul city skyline including the Bosphorus strait, Moda and Kadikoy coastline on the Asian shore.

When landing at Queen Alia International (AMM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Queen Alia International typically lands from the north or northwest on runway 26L/26R, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northeast. The left (south) side gives you the best view of the Dead Sea depression and the Jordan Valley escarpment as you descend. The right side faces open desert plateau. Notable sights include: Dead Sea (visible as a flat dark body in the deep rift valley), Jordan Valley escarpment, Amman urban sprawl on the plateau, West Bank hills on the far horizon.

The flight from Ataturk (IST) to Queen Alia International (AMM) takes Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.

The route crosses southern Turkey over the Taurus Mountains, then the northeastern corner of the Mediterranean (eastern Cyprus may be visible on clear days to the left), then over Lebanon and the Anti-Lebanon range, before crossing into Jordan. The Jordan Rift Valley and Dead Sea are the most dramatic features on descent.