IST → TBS

Black Sea Horizon

Expansive views of the deep blue Euxine Sea stretching toward the northern horizon.

Sinop Peninsula

The northernmost point of the Turkish mainland featuring a unique geographical 'nose' shape.

Batumi Skyline

A clear view of Georgia's modern coastal city and its distinct skyscrapers upon entering Georgian airspace.

Greater Caucasus Peaks

Majestic snow-capped high-altitude mountains visible to the north during the final descent stages.

Trabzon Port

The bustling maritime hub and historic Silk Road gateway of northeastern Turkey seen from above.

Bosphorus Glimpse

Brief initial views of the waterway separating Europe and Asia immediately after takeoff from IST.

Pontic Alps

Densely forested, rugged mountain ridges of the Kaçkar range stretching along the south.

Kura River Valley

The serpentine path of the Mtkvari river as it carves through the landscape toward Tbilisi.

Lesser Caucasus

The southern mountain ranges of Georgia providing a dramatic, rocky backdrop during the approach.

Anatolian Plateaus

High-altitude, rugged inland landscapes that are particularly striking when snow-covered in winter.