IST → UFA

Black Sea Expanse

Deep blue views as the flight leaves the Turkish coast and traverses the central Black Sea.

Don River Basin

The intricate silver threads of the Don River winding through the fertile agricultural steppes.

The Mighty Volga

A spectacular crossing of Europe's longest river, often featuring the dramatic Samara Bend.

Saratov Landscape

Aerial views of the urban sprawl and bridges connecting the cities across the Volga river.

Bashkortostan Plains

A patchwork quilt of colorful fields and rural settlements as the plane approaches Ufa.

Pontic Mountains

The rugged, green-clad northern coast of Turkey visible shortly after departure from IST.

Caucasus Horizon

On exceptionally clear days, the distant jagged peaks of the Caucasus range may appear on the southern horizon.

Volgograd Steppes

Industrial landscapes and vast reservoirs associated with the lower Volga power systems.

Ural Foothills

The beginning of the undulating terrain that signals the approach to the Ural Mountains.

Ufa River Valleys

The dense forests and meandering Belaya River valley during the final approach into UFA.