Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pendik, Istanbul to Graz. While takeoff on the right offers good Istanbul coastal views, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained scenic interest—the Alpine foothills and Mur River valley are visually distinctive and occupy a larger portion of the descent. The left side captures the transition from Pannonian plains to Alpine terrain.

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 as the aircraft climbs out northwestward. You'll see the coastline, islands, and the sprawling city receding below before heading toward the Balkans. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Princes' Islands (Kınalıada, Burgazada), Istanbul urban sprawl, Bosphorus strait entrance.

When landing at Graz Mil/civ (GRZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Graz from the southeast. You'll see the Alpine foothills, the Mur River valley, and the approach over the Styrian countryside with vineyards and forests characteristic of eastern Austria. Notable sights include: Eastern Alps foothills, Mur River valley, Styrian agricultural landscape, Graz city center and surrounding hills.

The flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Graz Mil/civ (GRZ) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Balkans northwestward, passing over southern Serbia and northern Bosnia. Notable features include the Dinaric Alps (visible as a series of ridges and valleys), the Danube River near the Serbia-Hungary border, and the Pannonian Plain as you approach Austria. The Sava River valley and various river systems create natural corridors through the mountainous terrain. Lake Balaton in Hungary may be visible on clear days as the aircraft approaches Austrian airspace.