MQM → IST

Euphrates River

Aerial view of the historic Fırat river winding through the southeastern plains shortly after takeoff.

Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake)

A vast, brilliant white salt flat in Central Anatolia that creates a striking contrast with the surrounding earth.

Ankara District

The sprawling urban expanse of Turkey's capital city is often visible as the flight path tracks northwest.

Istanbul Skyline

During the descent over the Sea of Marmara, you can see the historic peninsula and the dense urban sprawl of the European side.

Princes' Islands

A cluster of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara visible just before the final approach into IST.

Atatürk Dam

The massive turquoise reservoir of Turkey's largest dam is a dominant feature in the first 20 minutes of flight.

Mount Erciyes

The snow-capped peak of this majestic dormant volcano near Kayseri towers over the Anatolian plateau.

Cappadocia Region

Distant views of the unique volcanic tuff formations and valleys that define this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Bosphorus Bridges

If the flight approaches from the Black Sea, you will see the bridges connecting Europe and Asia.

Black Sea Coast

The lush green coastline and the Third Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim) are visible during the final descent into Istanbul Airport.