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Ankara Northern Suburbs

A clear view of the capital's expansion and the industrial zones of Akyurt shortly after takeoff.

Kızılırmak River

Look for the winding, serpentine loops of Turkey's longest river as it carves through the landscape.

Küre Mountain Ranges

Dense, emerald-green forest canopies that signal your entry into the humid Black Sea climate zone.

Ordu-Giresun Airport

On a clear day, you can spot the unique airport built entirely on an artificial island in the Black Sea.

Black Sea Horizon

As the plane begins its descent, the vast blue expanse of the Black Sea dominates the window view.

Elmadağ Massif

The rugged highlands east of Ankara, often dusted with snow during the winter months.

Central Anatolian Steppe

The vast, golden-brown plains of Yozgat and Çorum that define the heart of Turkey.

Zigana Mountains

Dramatic, high-altitude peaks of the Pontic range, often piercing through the cloud layer.

Deep Valleys

Traditional stone and wood villages tucked into the steep, narrow valleys of the Eastern Black Sea region.

Akyazı Stadium

The modern stadium of Trabzonspor is clearly visible on the shoreline during the final seconds of the flight.