GYD → IST

Greater Caucasus

Stunning panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, including Mount Shahdag, early in the flight.

Black Sea Coast

Follows the dramatic meeting point of the Pontic Mountains and the deep blue Black Sea.

Georgian Shoreline

Clear views of the coastline near Batumi where the mountains drop directly into the water.

Bosphorus Strait

The iconic waterway separating Europe and Asia is often visible during the approach to IST.

Belgrad Forest

The vast green lungs of Istanbul situated just north of the city near the airport.

Lesser Caucasus

Rugged ridges and alpine meadows of the southern Caucasus range visible shortly after takeoff.

Anatolian Plateau

The high-altitude, dramatic volcanic landscapes and rolling steppes of Eastern Turkey.

Ankara Region

Passing south of the Turkish capital, offering views of the vast central Anatolian plains.

Sea of Marmara

Glimpses of the inland sea and the Prince Islands south of Istanbul during the final descent.