EDO → SAW

Mount Ida (Kaz Dağları)

Breathtaking views of the lush green peaks and deep valleys of the legendary Kaz Mountains immediately after takeoff.

Dardanelles Strait

On clear days, you can spot the narrow passage of the Çanakkale Strait where the Aegean Sea flows into the Marmara.

Historic Peninsula

During the descent into SAW, catch sight of the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace across the water.

Bosphorus Bridges

View the iconic bridges connecting Europe and Asia spanning the deep blue waters of the Bosphorus strait.

Marmara Shipping Lanes

Hundreds of cargo ships and tankers anchored or moving in formation towards the Istanbul entrance.

Edremit Gulf

A beautiful view of the olive-covered coastline and the resort towns of Akçay and Altınoluk during climb-out.

Lake Manyas

Also known as Bird Paradise (Kuşcenneti), this large freshwater lake is visible as you fly north toward Bandırma.

Mount Uludağ

The massive silhouette of Bursa's famous mountain dominates the eastern horizon throughout the mid-flight.

Princes' Islands

A stunning bird's-eye view of Büyükada, Heybeliada, and Burgazada just before the wheels touch down.

Osman Gazi Bridge

The massive suspension bridge spanning the Gulf of İzmit is clearly visible during the approach phase.