IST → FRU

Bosphorus Strait

Depending on the departure path, a glimpse of the waterway connecting Europe and Asia.

Pontic Mountains

The rugged, often cloud-draped mountain ranges lining the northern coast of Anatolia.

Baku and Caspian Sea

Views of the Absheron Peninsula and the urban sprawl of Azerbaijan's capital during the sea crossing.

Kyzylkum Desert

The striking red sands and arid landscapes of Uzbekistan visible during the mid-flight segment.

Kyrgyz Ala-Too Range

Dramatic, jagged snow-capped peaks of the Tian Shan system that dominate the horizon upon arrival into Bishkek.

Black Sea Coastline

Expansive views of the dark blue waters as the plane climbs out of Istanbul heading east.

Greater Caucasus Peaks

On clear days, the distant northern silhouettes of the Caucasus Mountains, including the Elbrus region, are visible.

The Aral Basin

Aerial perspective of the dramatic environmental changes and salt flats of the northern Aral Sea region.

Kazakh Steppe

The vast, seemingly endless golden plains of Southern Kazakhstan as you approach the Kyrgyz border.