Seeing Gebze from a plane4 ★
An industrial hub on the Gulf of İzmit, east of Istanbul, packed with factories and logistics yards. Hannibal is said to have died near here; look for the Osmangazi suspension bridge crossing the gulf to the south.
3 of our routes pass it. Turkey · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Washington to Istanbul: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Istanbul | Right | on the way down |
| Miami to Istanbul | Right | on the way down |
| Washington to Istanbul | Right | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Gebze from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Gebze from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Gebze at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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