FCO → KBP

Rome & Tiber

Aerial views of the Eternal City's northern outskirts and the Tiber River winding through the Lazio region.

Central Apennines

The rugged limestone peaks and deep valleys of the 'spine of Italy' shortly after takeoff.

Venice Lagoon

The unique fish-shaped silhouette of historic Venice and the surrounding salt marshes and islands.

Julian Alps

Sharp, jagged limestone peaks on the border of Italy and Slovenia, often snow-capped well into spring.

High Tatras

The most dramatic section of the Carpathian Mountains, featuring granite peaks and glacial lakes.

Podolian Upland

The rolling green hills and deep river canyons of Western Ukraine as the flight enters Ukrainian airspace.

Adriatic Horizon

Views across the sea towards the countless islands and rugged coastline of Croatia.

Lake Balaton

The largest lake in Central Europe, appearing as a long, turquoise-green ribbon in the Hungarian landscape.

Budapest

A distant view of the Danube River bisecting the Hungarian capital, with the Parliament building sometimes visible.

Pannonian Steppe

Vast, colorful patchwork quilts of agricultural fields stretching across the Great Hungarian Plain.

Dnieper River

The massive, island-filled waterway that winds through the heart of Ukraine during the final descent.

Kyiv Reservoir

The immense 'Kyiv Sea' north of the city, often seen during the final approach pattern into Boryspil.