Istanbul to Valencia is 1,535 miles (2,471 km), a flight of about 3 hours 55 minutes.
The left (south-facing) side offers a richer sequence of Mediterranean scenery across the whole flight: the Sea of Marmara and Princes' Islands at departure, Greek islands and the Ionian Sea at cruise, and the Albufera lagoon and coastline on arrival into Valencia, compared to the more land-locked, less varied northern outlook.
Flight Path
Aegean Sea and Greek islands, Ionian Sea, Strait of Messina near Sicily, Tyrrhenian Sea, Sardinia, and the Balearic Sea before reaching the Spanish coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from IST
LEFTDeparting IST, the initial climb and turn toward the west gives left-side (south-facing) passengers a view over the Sea of Marmara and the Princes' Islands, with Istanbul's historic peninsula and the Bosphorus mouth visible behind as the aircraft banks onto its westward track. The right side mostly shows the flatter Thracian countryside north of the city.
Landing at VLC
LEFTOn approach into VLC from the east, the southern side of the aircraft looks out over the Albufera lagoon and its surrounding wetlands and rice fields just south of the city, plus the curving Mediterranean coastline, while the northern side mainly shows the flatter agricultural plain and distant low hills.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Valencia (VLC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Valencia. The left (south-facing) side offers a richer sequence of Mediterranean scenery across the whole flight: the Sea of Marmara and Princes' Islands at departure, Greek islands and the Ionian Sea at cruise, and the Albufera lagoon and coastline on arrival into Valencia, compared to the more land-locked, less varied northern outlook.
What can I see during takeoff from İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?
During takeoff from İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing IST, the initial climb and turn toward the west gives left-side (south-facing) passengers a view over the Sea of Marmara and the Princes' Islands, with Istanbul's historic peninsula and the Bosphorus mouth visible behind as the aircraft banks onto its westward track. The right side mostly shows the flatter Thracian countryside north of the city. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Princes' Islands (Adalar), Istanbul historic peninsula, Bosphorus entrance.
What can I see when landing at Valencia in Valencia?
When landing at Valencia (VLC), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into VLC from the east, the southern side of the aircraft looks out over the Albufera lagoon and its surrounding wetlands and rice fields just south of the city, plus the curving Mediterranean coastline, while the northern side mainly shows the flatter agricultural plain and distant low hills. Notable sights include: Albufera Natural Park lagoon, Mediterranean coastline, Valencia's port and harbor breakwaters, Turia riverbed park.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Valencia?
The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Valencia (VLC) takes about 3 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,535 miles (2,471 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Istanbul to Valencia flight path pass over?
Aegean Sea and Greek islands, Ionian Sea, Strait of Messina near Sicily, Tyrrhenian Sea, Sardinia, and the Balearic Sea before reaching the Spanish coast