Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tallinn-ulemiste International to Istanbul. While takeoff offers decent Baltic views from the right, the landing approach into Istanbul from the left provides superior scenic value—the Bosphorus, Sea of Marmara, and Istanbul's dramatic waterfront geography are genuinely spectacular and more visually distinctive than the northern departure.

During takeoff from Tallinn (TLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Gulf of Finland and the Estonian coastline as the aircraft climbs southwestward. The Baltic Sea's northern shore and Tallinn's urban sprawl are visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Gulf of Finland, Tallinn city center and harbor, Estonian coastline, Baltic Sea.

When landing at Ataturk (IST), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Istanbul. The aircraft approaches from the northwest, and left-side passengers see the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus strait, and the European side of Istanbul including the city's distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Bosphorus Strait, European Istanbul skyline, Golden Horn inlet.

The flight from Tallinn (TLL) to Ataturk (IST) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Baltic Sea, then passes over Poland (Vistula River valley and Warsaw region visible from altitude), continues over the Carpathian Mountains' northern foothills, crosses into Romania and Bulgaria, and descends toward the Sea of Marmara. The Danube River and its delta region may be visible from cruising altitude on the southern portion of the route. The Black Sea coastline of Bulgaria and Turkey appears on the right side during the final descent phase.