LHR → IKA

London Skyline

Aerial views of the Thames, the City, and Canary Wharf immediately following departure from LHR if taking off to the east.

Rhine Valley

The industrial and scenic heart of Germany, featuring the winding Rhine River and dense European forests.

Black Sea Coast

A long stretch of the northern Turkish coastline where the Pontic Mountains meet the deep blue waters of the Black Sea.

Pontic Mountains

Dramatic, often cloud-shrouded peaks that run parallel to the Turkish coast, providing rugged terrain views.

Mount Damavand

The highest peak in the Middle East and the highest volcano in Asia, visible as a majestic cone north of Tehran during descent.

The Alps

Distant views of the Swiss and Austrian Alps depending on the specific airway used through Central Europe.

Lake Van

A massive, deep-blue saline soda lake in eastern Turkey, surrounded by stark volcanic peaks.

Lake Urmia

The shrinking salt lake in northwestern Iran, often appearing in vibrant shades of red or white due to mineral content.

Zagros Mountains

The unique 'folded' geology of the Zagros range, showcasing massive limestone ridges that define the Iranian landscape.

Tehran Cityscape

A vast urban sprawl spreading towards the mountains as the plane enters the final approach pattern for IKA.