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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ataturk (IST) to Birmingham (BHX)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Birmingham. The left side wins overall. The Istanbul departure view over the Bosphorus and historic peninsula is genuinely spectacular and hard to beat. En route, the left side also picks up views over the Balkans including parts of Bulgaria and Romania, and later the Alps on the southern horizon. The Birmingham arrival on the right is good but relatively modest compared to the Istanbul departure.

What can I see during takeoff from Ataturk in Istanbul?

During takeoff from Ataturk (IST), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ataturk typically departs westbound on runway 06/24 or 18/36. A westbound departure on runway 24 puts the left side facing south over the Marmara Sea and the Istanbul peninsula. You get a clear view of the historic peninsula with Sultanahmet, the Bosphorus strait, and the Asian shore of Istanbul. Notable sights include: Bosphorus Strait, Sea of Marmara, Istanbul historic peninsula (Sultanahmet/Topkapi area), Prince's Islands (Adalar).

What can I see when landing at Birmingham in Birmingham?

When landing at Birmingham (BHX), sit on the Right side for the best views. BHX typically lands on runway 15, approaching from the north-northwest. The right side on approach gives views over central Birmingham, the West Midlands urban sprawl, and the Coventry direction. The left side faces mostly rural Warwickshire farmland with less to see. Notable sights include: Birmingham city centre skyline, West Midlands urban area, River Tame valley, Warwickshire farmland patchwork.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Birmingham?

The flight from Ataturk (IST) to Birmingham (BHX) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.

What does the Istanbul to Birmingham flight path pass over?

The route tracks northwest from Istanbul over Bulgaria and Romania, crossing the Carpathian Mountains (visible as a broad ridge system), then over Hungary and Austria where the eastern Alps appear on the left horizon, continuing over southern Germany and the Rhine valley, crossing into France briefly before turning northwest over the English Channel and into the English Midlands. The Danube river may be visible as a broad silver ribbon over Romania or Hungary depending on exact routing.