ESB → GNY

Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü)

Shortly after departure, you may catch a glimpse of the vast, shimmering white salt flats to the southwest.

Aladağlar National Park

The most dramatic section of the Taurus Mountains, featuring sharp limestone peaks and deep valleys.

Atatürk Dam & Reservoir

One of the world's largest earth-fill dams; its massive turquoise waters are a breathtaking sight during the descent.

Euphrates River

The legendary river winds through the landscape like a blue ribbon, defining the historical cradle of civilization.

Sanliurfa Surroundings

Views of the ancient city and its modern expansion set against the characteristic semi-arid plateau.

Ankara Urban Spread

A sweeping view of the Turkish capital's expanding suburbs and rugged landscape immediately after takeoff from ESB.

Mount Erciyes

On clear days, the distant but majestic silhouette of this 3,917m tall volcano near Kayseri is visible to the east.

Anti-Taurus Mountains

The rugged, craggy terrain of the northern Taurus range provides a dramatic geological display mid-flight.

Upper Mesopotamian Plains

The transition into the fertile, golden-hued agricultural landscapes of the southeast as you approach Sanliurfa.