IST → KCM

Sea of Marmara

Scenic views of the Marmara coastline and the industrial heartland near Kocaeli during the initial climb.

Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake)

The spectacular white and pinkish salt flats of Turkey's second-largest lake, visible from a great distance.

Cappadocia Region

The unique lunar-like landscape and volcanic valleys of the Nevşehir area visible during the cruise phase.

Aladağlar National Park

The most dramatic and highest peaks of the Taurus Mountains with sharp vertical faces and deep canyons.

Kahramanmaraş Basin

The fertile agricultural plains and the transition into the Amik Valley as the plane begins its final descent.

Black Sea Coastline

Aerial views of the deep blue Black Sea meeting the green hills of Northern Turkey shortly after takeoff.

Bolu Forested Mountains

Dense pine forests and the rugged Köroğlu mountain range stretching across the horizon.

Ankara Outskirts

A distant look at the urban sprawl of Turkey's capital city as the flight passes to the north.

Mount Erciyes

The massive, snow-capped volcanic peak of Erciyes near Kayseri stands out prominently in the distance.

Anti-Taurus Range

Sharp, rocky ridges and high-altitude plateaus characterizing the approach into the Mediterranean region.