MSR → ESB

Murat River Valley

Winding river paths carving through the high altitude Muş plateau immediately after takeoff.

Keban Dam Reservoir

A massive, deep blue expanse of the Euphrates River creating a striking contrast with the rugged terrain.

Mount Erciyes View

On clear days, the towering 3,917m volcanic peak near Kayseri is visible on the southern horizon.

Anatolian Steppes

The transition from jagged mountains to the rolling golden plains and agricultural mosaics of Central Anatolia.

Munzur Mountains

Sharp, rugged limestone peaks of the Tunceli region that remain snow-covered for much of the year.

Erzincan Basin

Views of the dramatic tectonic depression and the green valleys surrounding the North Anatolian Fault area.

Kızılırmak River

Sightings of Turkey's longest river as it snakes through the red-clay hills toward the north.

Ankara Skyline

A broad view of the capital's urban sprawl and the Kocatepe Mosque during the descent into Esenboğa.