Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Valencia. While the left side offers excellent departure views of Istanbul and the Sea of Marmara, the right side provides more consistent scenic value throughout the flight and particularly strong landing views of Valencia's Mediterranean coastline, the Turia park, and the Huerta plains. The approach into Valencia from the right is more visually rewarding overall.

During takeoff from Ataturk (IST), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Sea of Marmara immediately after departure, with the Bosphorus Strait visible to the north and the Asian coastline extending eastward. The European side of Istanbul and its urban sprawl are also visible on the left as you climb out. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Bosphorus Strait, European Istanbul urban area, Asian Anatolia coastline.

When landing at Valencia (VLC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Iberian Peninsula's eastern coastline as you approach Valencia, including the Mediterranean Sea, the Turia riverbed (now a park running through the city), and the surrounding agricultural plains of the Huerta region. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea, Valencia city and Turia park, Huerta agricultural plains, Sierra de Martés mountains (distant).

The flight from Ataturk (IST) to Valencia (VLC) takes 4h 15m.

The flight path crosses the Mediterranean Sea for most of the journey. Notable geographic features include the Peloponnese peninsula and Greek islands (Crete visible to the south on clear days), the Ionian Sea, southern Italy's coastline, Sicily, and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca) may be visible to the right during the final approach phase into Valencia. The Atlas Mountains in North Africa appear on the southern horizon during the mid-flight phase.