GZT → IST

Mount Erciyes

The towering, often snow-capped dormant volcano near Kayseri stands out as the most prominent geographic feature of Central Anatolia.

The Bosphorus Strait

The legendary waterway separating Europe and Asia, featuring all three suspension bridges and the historic city center.

Belgrad Forest

A vast green lung on the edge of Istanbul, contrasting sharply with the city's concrete sprawl just before landing.

Black Sea Coastline

Dramatic views of the northern Turkish coast and the massive Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge near the Black Sea entrance.

Anti-Taurus Mountains

Rugged limestone peaks and deep valleys visible shortly after takeoff from Gaziantep heading northwest.

Lake Tuz (Tuz Gölü)

One of the world's largest hyper-saline lakes, appearing as a vast white expanse in the middle of the Anatolian plateau.

Adana & Mediterranean Basin

Distant views of the fertile Çukurova plain and the glimmering Mediterranean coastline shortly after departure.

Sea of Marmara

Aerial perspective of the inner sea and the Prince Islands (Adalar) chain as the aircraft begins its descent towards the northwest.

Osmangazi Bridge

The massive suspension bridge crossing the Gulf of İzmit, visible as a thin silver needle connecting the coastlines.