LED → AYT

St. Petersburg Panorama

Aerial view of the Neva River, the Hermitage, and the Lakhta Center skyscraper shortly after takeoff from Pulkovo.

Moscow Skyline

On the standard southern corridor, the distant lights or skyline of the Russian capital are often visible to the east.

Caucasus Peaks

As the flight crosses the Black Sea, the snow-capped Great Caucasus Range is visible on the far horizon to the left.

Taurus Mountains

Dramatic limestone ridges and deep valleys of the Taurus range as the plane begins its descent into the Antalya province.

Antalya City

A close-up view of the urban sprawl, Lara beach hotels, and the old town (Kaleiçi) just before touchdown.

Gulf of Finland

Views of the Baltic coastline and the дамба (Saint Petersburg Dam) during the initial climb if the wind favors a northern departure.

Russian Steppe

Vast stretches of agricultural land and the winding Don River as the flight traverses Southern Russia.

Black Sea Expanse

A deep blue horizon and the reflection of the sun on the water during the long crossing between the Russian and Turkish coasts.

Tuz Gölü

On clear days, the shimmering white expanse of Turkey's second-largest lake, a massive salt lake, can be seen in the distance.

Konyaaltı Coast

Views of the western cliffs of Antalya and the Mediterranean shoreline as the aircraft banks for its final approach.