AMS → IKA

The Alps

Distant but spectacular views of the snow-covered peaks of the Austrian and Swiss Alps while transiting Central Europe.

Danube River

Watch the winding path of Europe's second-longest river as it snakes through Hungary and the Balkan Peninsula.

Anatolian Plateau

The vast, arid, and colorful volcanic landscapes of central and eastern Turkey offer a Martian-like appearance.

Lake Van

A massive, high-altitude saline lake in Turkey known for its striking turquoise color and surrounding volcanic cones.

Mount Ararat

The legendary snow-capped dormant volcano near the Turkish-Armenian border, a major highlight of this flight path.

Iranian Plateau

The stark, beautiful transition into the salt deserts and mountain ridges of Western Iran.

Amsterdam Polders

View the intricate Dutch canal systems and reclaimed land immediately after takeoff from Schiphol.

Black Sea Coast

Expansive views across the dark waters toward the Crimean Peninsula and the northern Turkish coastline.

Caucasus Range

On very clear days, the distant, jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus are visible to the north.

Caspian Sea

Glimpses of the southern Caspian shoreline and the lush, green forests of Northern Iran during descent.

Alborz Mountains

The rugged northern face of the Alborz range provides a stunning backdrop as the plane turns toward Tehran.