MUC → SAW

Austrian Alps

Breathtaking views of the snow-capped High Tauern range and the Grossglockner peak.

Salzburg

The historic city of Mozart and its fortress are often visible during the initial climb.

Balkan Mountains

The rugged and wild terrain of the Dinaric Alps and the Stara Planina range.

Sea of Marmara

A view of the busy maritime traffic entering the Bosphorus as you descend.

Istanbul Peninsula

Look for the iconic minarets and bridges if the flight path approaches SAW from the west.

Lake Chiemsee

Often visible early in the flight, this large lake is a highlight of the Bavarian landscape.

Linz and the Danube

Aerial views of the winding Danube river as it flows through Upper Austria.

Pannonian Basin

The vast, flat agricultural heartland of Hungary stretching toward the horizon.

Southern Carpathians

The dramatic mountain ridges of Romania visible to the north on clear days.

Black Sea Entrance

Views of the coastline where the Balkan peninsula meets the Black Sea near the Turkish border.