BGW → IST

Samarra Architecture

Shortly after takeoff, look for the unique spiral minaret of the Great Mosque of Samarra along the Tigris River.

Taurus Mountains

Spectacular views of the rugged, often snow-covered peaks that form the southern rim of the Anatolian plateau.

Mount Erciyes

A massive dormant stratovolcano near Kayseri that towers over the surrounding landscape with a height of nearly 4,000 meters.

Bosphorus Strait

The world-famous waterway separating Europe and Asia, featuring the iconic bridges and the historic skyline of Istanbul.

Black Sea Coast

If the flight approaches IST from the north, you will see the lush green coastline and the deep blue expanse of the Black Sea.

Euphrates River

Trace the winding path of the Euphrates as it carves through the arid landscape of northern Iraq and southern Turkey.

Atatürk Dam

Marvel at the scale of one of the world's largest earth-fill dams and its massive turquoise reservoir in southeastern Anatolia.

Lake Tuz

A vast, brilliant white salt lake in Central Anatolia that often displays pinkish hues during the dry summer months.

Sea of Marmara

Stunning coastal views and shipping lanes as the aircraft begins its descent into the Istanbul metropolitan area.