MUC → ESB

The Austrian Alps

Spectacular, close-up views of the snow-capped High Tauern range and the Grossglockner within the first 20 minutes.

Salzburg and the Alps

Depending on the departure vector, the historic city of Salzburg and its surrounding fortress are often visible.

Dinaric Alps

Rugged limestone mountains stretching across the Balkans, offering sharp ridges and deep valleys.

Rila and Pirin Mountains

The highest peaks in the Balkan Peninsula, located in southwestern Bulgaria, appear jagged and majestic from altitude.

Central Anatolian Plateau

The landscape changes to an arid, golden-brown hue with volcanic features as you approach Esenboğa Airport.

Chiemsee

Known as the Bavarian Sea, this large lake is visible shortly after departing Munich towards the southeast.

Vienna Metropolitan Area

On a clear day, the flight path often passes north of Vienna, offering distant views of the city and the Danube.

Black Sea Coastline

As the plane leaves Bulgarian airspace and enters Turkey, the northern coast and the deep blue of the Black Sea come into view.

Northern Bulgarian Plains

Expansive agricultural landscapes that create a patchwork quilt effect during the mid-section of the flight.