Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pendik, Istanbul to Damascus. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: Istanbul's waterways and islands during departure, then the transition over the Anatolian plateau, and finally the approach to the Anti-Lebanon Mountains. Left seats miss the initial Istanbul geography but gain mountain views only during descent.

During takeoff from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Sea of Marmara and the Asian side of Istanbul's urban sprawl as the aircraft climbs southeastward. The Bosphorus strait and its surrounding geography are visible during the initial climb-out. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Bosphorus strait, Istanbul urban districts (Pendik, Kartal), Prince's Islands archipelago.

When landing at Damascus International (DAM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Anti-Lebanon Mountains and the Damascus basin as the aircraft descends from the northwest. The Barada River valley and the city of Damascus become increasingly visible during final approach. Notable sights include: Anti-Lebanon Mountains, Barada River valley, Damascus urban area, Mount Hermon (distant southern horizon).

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

The flight path crosses the Anatolian plateau southeastward, passing east of Ankara and over central Anatolia. The landscape transitions from urban Istanbul to rolling semi-arid terrain with sparse vegetation. The Taurus Mountains lie to the east of the typical flight corridor. As the aircraft approaches Syria, the terrain becomes more mountainous with the Anti-Lebanon range becoming prominent on the left (west) side. The Orontes River valley may be visible in the distance to the left during the final descent phase.