The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a scenic farewell view of the Bosphorus and Istanbul's skyline at departure, and a dramatic close-up of Mount Erciyes volcano on arrival into Kayseri, while the cruise phase over the Anatolian plateau is largely flat and similar on both sides.
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Flight Path
Istanbul to Kayseri is 397 miles (639 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Central Anatolian plateau farmland and steppe, with the distant Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake) basin visible to the southwest of the flight path under clear conditions
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from IST
RIGHTDeparting IST to the southeast, the right side offers a brief but striking view back over the Bosphorus mouth, the historic peninsula of Istanbul, and the Sea of Marmara as the aircraft climbs out over the city's southern edge. The left side mostly shows the flatter Thracian countryside and Black Sea coastline fading behind.
Landing at ASR
RIGHTOn approach into Kayseri, the massive dormant stratovolcano Mount Erciyes dominates the southern horizon, its snow-streaked summit rising dramatically above the flat Anatolian plateau. This single landmark makes the right side clearly more scenic than the plain farmland typically seen on the left during final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Erkilet (ASR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Kayseri. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a scenic farewell view of the Bosphorus and Istanbul's skyline at departure, and a dramatic close-up of Mount Erciyes volcano on arrival into Kayseri, while the cruise phase over the Anatolian plateau is largely flat and similar on both sides.
What can I see during takeoff from İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?
During takeoff from İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing IST to the southeast, the right side offers a brief but striking view back over the Bosphorus mouth, the historic peninsula of Istanbul, and the Sea of Marmara as the aircraft climbs out over the city's southern edge. The left side mostly shows the flatter Thracian countryside and Black Sea coastline fading behind. Notable sights include: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul's historic peninsula (Hagia Sophia/Topkapı area), Sea of Marmara, Princes' Islands.
What can I see when landing at Erkilet in Kayseri?
When landing at Erkilet (ASR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Kayseri, the massive dormant stratovolcano Mount Erciyes dominates the southern horizon, its snow-streaked summit rising dramatically above the flat Anatolian plateau. This single landmark makes the right side clearly more scenic than the plain farmland typically seen on the left during final approach. Notable sights include: Mount Erciyes (3,916m volcano), Kayseri city plain, Develi valley foothills.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kayseri?
The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Erkilet (ASR) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 397 miles (639 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Istanbul to Kayseri flight path pass over?
Central Anatolian plateau farmland and steppe, with the distant Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake) basin visible to the southwest of the flight path under clear conditions