Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pendik, Istanbul to Dortmund. The takeoff views of the Sea of Marmara and Istanbul's coastal geography are more visually distinctive and dramatic than the industrial Ruhr landscape on approach. Right-side seats capture the most memorable scenic moment of this flight.

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 coastline of Istanbul during the initial climb-out. The aircraft departs eastbound or northeastbound from Sabiha Gökçen, positioning right-side passengers to see the water body and peninsulas that define Istanbul's geography. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Pendik waterfront, Asian shore of the Bosphorus region, Istanbul urban sprawl extending westward.

When landing at Dortmund (DTM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Ruhr Valley industrial landscape and the Rhine-Westphalia region during descent into Dortmund. The aircraft approaches from the northwest, and left-side passengers see the patchwork of cities, rivers, and green spaces characteristic of western Germany's geography. Notable sights include: Ruhr River valley, Rhine-Westphalia industrial zone, Dortmund city center, surrounding forested hills and agricultural plains.

The flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dortmund (DTM) takes 2h 45m.

The flight path crosses the Balkans, passing over Serbia and Hungary. Notable features include the Danube River valley in Serbia (visible during mid-flight), the transition from Mediterranean-influenced terrain to Central European plains, and the forested regions of southern Hungary before entering the industrial Ruhr region of western Germany.