About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Stansted (STN) to Antalya (AYT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Antalya. Right-side seats offer the most dramatic and varied views: Norfolk coastal features on departure, then the Mediterranean crossing, and finally the Taurus Mountains and Antalya coastline on arrival. Left seats see mostly open sea and less distinctive terrain for much of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Stansted in London?
During takeoff from Stansted (STN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Stansted typically departs eastbound (runways 03/21, with eastbound departures on 03). Right-side seats face north initially, giving views of the Essex countryside, then the North Sea coast near Great Yarmouth and the Norfolk Broads as you climb. Left seats see inland Essex and gradually lose ground detail. Notable sights include: Norfolk Broads (wetland system), North Sea coastline near Great Yarmouth, Wash estuary to the north, English Midlands receding westward.
What can I see when landing at Antalya in Antalya?
When landing at Antalya (AYT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Antalya typically lands westbound (runway 09). Right-side seats during descent see the Taurus Mountains rising dramatically from the coastal plain, the turquoise Mediterranean, and the city sprawl of Antalya against the mountain backdrop. Left seats see open sea and less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Taurus Mountains (snow-capped peaks visible in winter, rocky ridges year-round), Mediterranean Sea, Antalya city and harbor, Konyaalti Beach.
How long is the flight from London to Antalya?
The flight from Stansted (STN) to Antalya (AYT) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the London to Antalya flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the English Channel (visible as a narrow water body between England and France), then over northern France and the Alps (Mont Blanc and surrounding peaks visible on clear days as a distant ridge to the right/south), continues over the Mediterranean with the Italian coast and islands (Corsica, Sardinia) visible to the left on clear days, then crosses toward Greece and the Aegean Sea before turning southeast toward Turkey's southern coast.