Right side scores higher due to superior coastal scenery on both departure and arrival. The Black Sea departure offers harbor and delta views, while the Mediterranean approach delivers the dramatic Taurus Mountains, turquoise bays, and Antalya's distinctive coastal geography. Left side remains largely featureless open water and flat terrain throughout.
Flight Path
Kızılırmak River valley, central Anatolian plateau, transition from Black Sea drainage basin to Mediterranean watershed, scattered towns and agricultural areas of interior Anatolia
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Takeoff from SZF
RIGHTRight side captures the Black Sea coastline and Samsun harbor during departure, with the city sprawl visible below. Left side faces inland toward flat Anatolian plains with minimal visual interest.
Landing at AYT
RIGHTRight side offers the dramatic approach over the Mediterranean, with the Taurus Mountains rising inland and the Antalya coastline with its distinctive bays and peninsulas. Left side shows only open sea and distant mountains without the visual richness of the coastal approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Antalya (AYT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Samsun to Antalya. Right side scores higher due to superior coastal scenery on both departure and arrival. The Black Sea departure offers harbor and delta views, while the Mediterranean approach delivers the dramatic Taurus Mountains, turquoise bays, and Antalya's distinctive coastal geography. Left side remains largely featureless open water and flat terrain throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport in Samsun?
During takeoff from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the Black Sea coastline and Samsun harbor during departure, with the city sprawl visible below. Left side faces inland toward flat Anatolian plains with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Samsun city and harbor, Black Sea coastline, Yeşilırmak River delta.
What can I see when landing at Antalya in Antalya?
When landing at Antalya (AYT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers the dramatic approach over the Mediterranean, with the Taurus Mountains rising inland and the Antalya coastline with its distinctive bays and peninsulas. Left side shows only open sea and distant mountains without the visual richness of the coastal approach. Notable sights include: Antalya Bay, Taurus Mountains, Mediterranean coastline, Antalya city and harbor.
How long is the flight from Samsun to Antalya?
The flight from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Antalya (AYT) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Samsun to Antalya flight path pass over?
Kızılırmak River valley, central Anatolian plateau, transition from Black Sea drainage basin to Mediterranean watershed, scattered towns and agricultural areas of interior Anatolia