Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kichinau Fir/acc/com to Pendik, Istanbul. While takeoff from Chisinau favors the right side, the landing approach into Istanbul on the left side is far more visually rewarding, offering the Bosphorus Strait and Sea of Marmara—two of the most distinctive water features on this route. The landing views outweigh the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Chisinau (KIV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out southeastward from Chisinau, the right side offers views of the Dniester River valley and the rolling terrain toward the Black Sea coast. The left side faces northwest toward relatively flat agricultural plains with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Dniester River (visible as a winding ribbon below), Moldovan agricultural plains, distant Carpathian foothills to the west (on horizon), Prut River valley to the south.

When landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), sit on the Left side for the best views. On descent into Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (east side of Bosphorus), the left side provides excellent views of the Bosphorus Strait, the European shore of Istanbul, and the Sea of Marmara. The right side faces the Anatolian interior with less distinctive urban and water features. Notable sights include: Bosphorus Strait (narrow waterway separating Europe and Asia), Sea of Marmara (large inland sea), European Istanbul skyline and districts, Anatolian hills to the east.

The flight from Chisinau (KIV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Black Sea coast near Constanța, Romania (visible as a coastal city and port), then proceeds south over the Black Sea. The Danube Delta (if visible on clear days during the initial climb) appears as a complex network of waterways and wetlands. The flight then crosses the Bulgarian coast near Varna before heading southeast toward the Bosphorus. The Rhodope Mountains are visible to the west (left) during the mid-flight segment. The approach to Istanbul reveals the Bosphorus Strait and the transition from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.