IST → TLL

Black Sea Coast

Immediate views of the turquoise waters and northern Turkish coastline shortly after departing IST.

Bucharest

The sprawling Romanian capital, including the massive Palace of the Parliament, visible as you head north.

Eastern Carpathians

Lush, dense forest canopies and rolling mountain ridges throughout central Romania.

Vilnius Spires

The red-roofed Old Town and numerous church spires of the Lithuanian capital during the Baltic transit.

Gulf of Riga

Expansive views of the Baltic Sea's eastern indentations as the plane begins its descent.

Lake Ülemiste

The iconic 'Tallinn drinking water' lake located directly adjacent to the TLL runway during final approach.

Istanbul Thrace

Aerial views of the European side of Istanbul and the industrial landscape of the Thrace region.

Balkan Mountains

The rugged ridges of the Stara Planina range in Bulgaria stretching toward the western horizon.

High Tatras

Dramatic, snow-capped peaks on the border of Slovakia and Poland, visible during the mid-flight cruise.

Warsaw Skyline

The dense skyscraper cluster of the Polish capital and the winding Vistula River.

Curonian Spit

On clear days, the narrow sand dune spit separating the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon is visible in the distance.