The right side delivers the spectacular Istanbul departure over the Sea of Marmara and Bosphorus, which is the visual highlight of this short flight. The left side has the Erciyes advantage on landing, but the Marmara departure view is more dramatic and sustained.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the Central Anatolian plateau, a vast elevated steppe at roughly 900-1,100 meters. You pass over the Sakarya River valley and the rolling hills of Eskişehir province before the terrain flattens dramatically into the Konya-Kayseri plain. Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) may be visible to the south depending on exact routing — a massive white salt flat easily spotted from altitude. The landscape becomes increasingly arid and treeless as you approach Kayseri.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ataturk (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 delivers the spectacular Istanbul departure over the Sea of Marmara and Bosphorus, which is the visual highlight of this short flight. The left side has the Erciyes advantage on landing, but the Marmara departure view is more dramatic and sustained.
What can I see during takeoff from Ataturk in Istanbul?
During takeoff from Ataturk (IST), sit on the Right side for the best views. IST typically departs eastward on runway 06, so the right (south) side gives you the Sea of Marmara and the Istanbul peninsula. You'll see the Bosphorus strait, the historic old city skyline, and the Prince's Islands scattered in the Marmara. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Bosphorus strait, Istanbul historic peninsula (Sultanahmet area), Prince's Islands (Adalar).
What can I see when landing at Erkilet in Kayseri?
When landing at Erkilet (ASR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Erkilet Airport typically lands on runway 07 from the west, meaning the left (north) side faces Mount Erciyes, the dominant 3,917-meter stratovolcano that towers over Kayseri. It is unmistakable on approach and the single most dramatic feature of this arrival. Notable sights include: Mount Erciyes (Erciyes Dağı), Kayseri urban grid, Cappadocia plateau edge to the west, Central Anatolian steppe.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kayseri?
The flight from Ataturk (IST) to Erkilet (ASR) takes Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
What does the Istanbul to Kayseri flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Central Anatolian plateau, a vast elevated steppe at roughly 900-1,100 meters. You pass over the Sakarya River valley and the rolling hills of Eskişehir province before the terrain flattens dramatically into the Konya-Kayseri plain. Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) may be visible to the south depending on exact routing — a massive white salt flat easily spotted from altitude. The landscape becomes increasingly arid and treeless as you approach Kayseri.