IST → ZAG

Black Sea Coast

Immediate views of the Turkish coastline and the deep blue waters of the Black Sea after departing IST.

Balkan Mountains

The majestic Stara Planina range, also known as the Balkan Mountains, stretching across the horizon in Bulgaria.

The Danube River

The second-longest river in Europe is visible as it snakes through the Pannonian Basin near the Serbian border.

Belgrade Confluence

Observe the strategic point where the Sava River meets the Danube at the historic Kalemegdan Fortress.

Medvednica Mountain

As the plane descends into Zagreb, the lush green slopes of Sljeme and Medvednica define the northern skyline.

Thracian Plain

Expansive views of the fertile agricultural heartland of southern Bulgaria shortly after takeoff.

Rhodope Mountains

The rugged, forested peaks of the Rhodope range visible as the flight traverses Bulgarian airspace.

Novi Beograd

The modern urban grid of New Belgrade as the aircraft follows the Sava River corridor.

Sava River Valley

The flight path often follows the winding course of the Sava River as it enters Croatia from the east.

Zagreb City Center

If the aircraft approaches Zagreb from the south, the left side provides views of the historic Upper and Lower Towns.