IST → GNY

Istanbul & Bosporus

Unrivaled views of the historic peninsula, the Bosporus bridges, and the meeting of two continents during initial climb.

Lake Tuz (Salt Lake)

A massive, bright white salt flat that often glows pink from above, located in the heart of the Anatolian plateau.

Central Taurus Peaks

Jagged, high-altitude limestone peaks that define the southern horizon for much of the cruise phase.

Atatürk Dam

One of the world's largest earth-fill dams, creating a massive turquoise reservoir amidst the desert landscape.

Euphrates River

The historic winding path of the Euphrates as it cuts through the Mesopotamian basin just before landing.

Black Sea Coastline

Glances of the rugged northern coastline and the deep blue waters of the Black Sea shortly after takeoff.

Bolu Mountains

Dense forest coverage and rolling green ridges of the North Anatolian mountains near the Bolu province.

Ankara Cityscape

A distant but expansive view of the Turkish capital's urban sprawl as the flight crosses Central Anatolia.

Anti-Taurus Range

View of the northern foothills of the Taurus mountains featuring dramatic rocky outcrops and seasonal snow.