The right side benefits from a possible distant glimpse of the Alps to the south while crossing Central Europe, and decisively from the dramatic Taurus Mountains and Mediterranean coastline during the Antalya approach, giving it more cumulative scenic value than the left side's modest Manchester takeoff view.
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Flight Path
Manchester to Antalya is 1,945 miles (3,131 km), a flight of about 4 hours 20 minutes.
The great-circle track runs east of the Alps, crossing the North European plain (Netherlands/Germany), the Austrian-Hungarian lowlands, the Balkan ranges over Serbia and Bulgaria, and the western Anatolian plateau before descending toward the Taurus Mountains near Antalya.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MAN
LEFTDeparting MAN on runway 23, the aircraft banks left after takeoff to turn onto its southeasterly track toward Europe, swinging Manchester's city center and the Cheshire Plain into view on the left before the Pennine hills recede on the horizon. The right side mostly shows sky during this turn.
Landing at AYT
RIGHTOn approach to Antalya's runway 36, the aircraft crosses the Mediterranean from the south and banks to align with the runway, putting the dramatic Taurus Mountains and Antalya's turquoise coastline on the right side. This arrival sequence is far more visually striking than the flat plains crossed earlier in the flight.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Manchester (MAN) to Antalya (AYT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manchester to Antalya. The right side benefits from a possible distant glimpse of the Alps to the south while crossing Central Europe, and decisively from the dramatic Taurus Mountains and Mediterranean coastline during the Antalya approach, giving it more cumulative scenic value than the left side's modest Manchester takeoff view.
What can I see during takeoff from Manchester in Manchester?
During takeoff from Manchester (MAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing MAN on runway 23, the aircraft banks left after takeoff to turn onto its southeasterly track toward Europe, swinging Manchester's city center and the Cheshire Plain into view on the left before the Pennine hills recede on the horizon. The right side mostly shows sky during this turn. Notable sights include: Manchester city skyline, Old Trafford/Etihad Stadium area, Cheshire Plain farmland, Pennine hills (Peak District) to the east.
What can I see when landing at Antalya in Antalya?
When landing at Antalya (AYT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Antalya's runway 36, the aircraft crosses the Mediterranean from the south and banks to align with the runway, putting the dramatic Taurus Mountains and Antalya's turquoise coastline on the right side. This arrival sequence is far more visually striking than the flat plains crossed earlier in the flight. Notable sights include: Taurus Mountains (Toros Dağları), Antalya Bay and coastline, Konyaaltı Beach, distant Tahtalı Dağı peak.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Antalya?
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to Antalya (AYT) takes about 4 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,945 miles (3,131 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Manchester to Antalya flight path pass over?
The great-circle track runs east of the Alps, crossing the North European plain (Netherlands/Germany), the Austrian-Hungarian lowlands, the Balkan ranges over Serbia and Bulgaria, and the western Anatolian plateau before descending toward the Taurus Mountains near Antalya.