IST → DYU

Black Sea Coastline

Aerial views of the deep blue Black Sea as the aircraft leaves Turkish airspace and heads towards the Caucasus.

Greater Caucasus Peaks

Stunning views of snow-capped peaks including Mount Elbrus and the rugged northern range separating Europe and Asia.

Baku and Caspian Sea

The Absheron Peninsula and the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, visible alongside the vast expanse of the Caspian Sea.

Kyzylkum Desert

The unique red-sand patterns of the Uzbek desert stretch out before the landscape shifts into high mountains.

Samarkand Region

The flight path passes near this legendary Silk Road city, offering glimpses of the Zerafshan River valley.

Hissar Range

The dramatic approach into Dushanbe features the towering Hissar mountains, often capped with snow year-round.

Pontic Mountains

The lush, green-topped mountain ranges of northern Turkey shortly after departure from Istanbul.

Mount Ararat

On a southerly track, the distant but iconic snow-covered peak of Ararat may be visible near the Armenian border.

Southern Caspian Sea

Views of the southern reaches of the Caspian, where the sea meets the northern Iranian coastline.

Ashgabat Proximity

Distant views of the white-marble city of Ashgabat and the Kopet Dag mountains bordering Iran.

Fan Mountains

As you descend into Dushanbe, the southern edge of the Fan Mountains provides a spectacular vertical landscape.