BUS → IST

Kaçkar Mountains

Just after takeoff from Batumi, view the dramatic, often snow-dusted peaks of the Rize-Artvin mountain range.

Trabzon & Samsun

Observe the dense urban landscapes of these major port cities squeezed between the green hills and the sea.

Kızılırmak Delta

The lush, green wetlands of the Kızılırmak River delta create a striking contrast with the blue waters of the Black Sea.

Sinop Peninsula

Look for the unique, narrow neck of the Boztepe Peninsula, which is the northernmost point of the Anatolian mainland.

Istanbul Bosphorus

On final descent, witness the sparkling Bosphorus Strait and the bridges connecting Europe to Asia.

Black Sea Horizon

An uninterrupted view of the deep blue expanse stretching north toward the Crimean and Russian coasts.

Maritime Traffic

Spot cargo ships and tankers queuing as they wait to enter the Bosphorus Strait near the end of the flight.

Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge

Catch a glimpse of the northernmost bridge over the Bosphorus as the plane aligns for its final approach to IST.

Istanbul Airport Layout

Get a sense of the scale of the massive new Istanbul Airport as you fly over its northern perimeter before landing.