Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pendik, Istanbul to Tanger. Left side scores higher due to superior takeoff scenery from Istanbul—the Sea of Marmara, Bosphorus, and urban-to-water transition provide more consistent visual interest than the landing approach. While the right side's Strait of Gibraltar and Rif Mountains are dramatic, they occupy only the final descent phase. The left side's advantage during the extended cruise over the Aegean Sea (Greek islands, Turkish coastline) and the full Istanbul departure sequence outweighs the landing-phase advantage on the right.

During takeoff from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures Istanbul's urban sprawl, the Sea of Marmara, and the dramatic transition from city to water. The Bosphorus strait and surrounding hills create immediate visual interest during climb-out from Sabiha Gökçen, which sits on the Asian side of the city. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Istanbul urban districts (Pendik, Tuzla), Asian-side hills and forested terrain, Bosphorus strait entrance.

When landing at Ibn Batouta (TNG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers the Strait of Gibraltar approach and North African coastline. As the aircraft descends toward Tangier Ibn Batouta, the right side reveals the dramatic meeting of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, the Rif Mountains, and the Moroccan coast with its distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Strait of Gibraltar (European and African shores), Rif Mountains, Tangier Bay, Atlantic coastline near Tangier.

The flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ibn Batouta (TNG) takes 4h 15m.

Aegean Sea with Greek islands (Lesbos, Chios, Samos visible on left side), Turkish Aegean coast near Izmir, transition to eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus visible south of track, Lebanese and Syrian coasts, Atlas Mountains foothills approaching Morocco