BUD → IST

Danube River Bend

Watch the mighty Danube curve southward as it heads toward the Serbian border.

Belgrade Confluence

View of the Serbian capital where the Sava river meets the Danube, often visible at cruising altitude.

Balkan Mountains

Dramatic ridges of the Stara Planina range in Bulgaria, offering spectacular peaks and valleys.

Sea of Marmara

Dozens of cargo ships anchored in the blue waters waiting to transit the Bosphorus during the landing pattern.

Istanbul European Side

The sprawling urban landscape of Istanbul's European districts as the plane maneuvers toward IST airport.

Budapest Aerials

Panoramic views of the Hungarian Parliament and the Danube bridges immediately after takeoff from BUD.

Great Hungarian Plain

Vast stretches of the Alföld region showcasing intricate agricultural patterns and rural settlements.

Southern Carpathians

Distant views of the snowy Transylvanian Alps as the flight path crosses the Romanian border.

Black Sea Coastline

The deep blue waters of the Black Sea meeting the Turkish coastline near Kilyos during the final approach.

Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge

A clear view of the northernmost Bosphorus bridge connecting Europe and Asia just before landing.