The right side delivers consistent coastal and island scenery from takeoff over the Marmara Sea, through a flight path tracing Turkey's western Aegean coast, to a mountainous Mediterranean approach into Dalaman — far more varied and dramatic than the interior Anatolian plateau visible from the left.
Flight Path
Western Anatolian coastal ranges and the Aegean coastline near Izmir and the Bodrum peninsula, with scattered Greek islands visible offshore in clear conditions
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from IST
RIGHTDeparting IST southbound, the right side faces west over the Sea of Marmara, offering views of the Princes' Islands and the Marmara coastline as the aircraft climbs out over water before turning south toward Anatolia.
Landing at DLM
RIGHTOn approach into Dalaman, the right side (facing west/southwest) captures the Gulf of Fethiye and the mountainous Aegean-Mediterranean coastline, with pine-covered ridges dropping into turquoise water near the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Dalaman (DLM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Dalaman. The right side delivers consistent coastal and island scenery from takeoff over the Marmara Sea, through a flight path tracing Turkey's western Aegean coast, to a mountainous Mediterranean approach into Dalaman — far more varied and dramatic than the interior Anatolian plateau visible from the left.
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 southbound, the right side faces west over the Sea of Marmara, offering views of the Princes' Islands and the Marmara coastline as the aircraft climbs out over water before turning south toward Anatolia. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Princes' Islands (Büyükada), Marmara coastline, Istanbul's southern suburbs.
What can I see when landing at Dalaman in Dalaman?
When landing at Dalaman (DLM), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Dalaman, the right side (facing west/southwest) captures the Gulf of Fethiye and the mountainous Aegean-Mediterranean coastline, with pine-covered ridges dropping into turquoise water near the airport. Notable sights include: Gulf of Fethiye, Taurus Mountain foothills, pine-forested coastal ridges, Dalaman River delta.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Dalaman?
The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Dalaman (DLM) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Istanbul to Dalaman flight path pass over?
Western Anatolian coastal ranges and the Aegean coastline near Izmir and the Bodrum peninsula, with scattered Greek islands visible offshore in clear conditions