LCA → LED

Central Anatolian Plateau

Dramatic geological formations and arid valleys of central Turkey shortly after entering the mainland.

Mount Erciyes

The snow-capped peak of this massive stratovolcano can be seen rising above the Anatolian plains.

Caucasus Foothills

Distant views of the high Caucasus mountains to the east while traversing the Black Sea corridor.

Lake Ilmen

A massive, shallow lake near Veliky Novgorod that signals the final approach into St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg Panorama

Prime views of the Neva River, the Lakhta Center skyscraper, and the historic city center during the standard approach.

Larnaca Salt Lake

Aerial view of the distinct white salt crust and Mediterranean coastline immediately after takeoff.

Western Taurus Range

Rugged limestone peaks of the Turkish southern coast as the plane climbs to cruising altitude.

Ankara Region

The sprawling urban landscape of the Turkish capital visible from the west.

Black Sea Horizon

Vast expanse of the Black Sea where the horizon blends into the sky during the northward crossing.

Northwestern Taiga

Dense, dark forests and small glacial lakes of the Pskov and Leningrad regions during descent.