SAW → GYD

Anatolian Highlands

The dramatic, arid, and volcanic landscapes of Eastern Anatolia, featuring deep valleys and high-altitude plateaus.

Mount Ararat

The iconic, snow-capped dormant compound volcano, which is the highest peak in Turkey and a significant cultural landmark.

Lesser Caucasus

Rolling green hills and dense forests along the southern border of Georgia and northern Azerbaijan.

Baku Skyline

Depending on the approach pattern, you may see the Flame Towers and the modern architecture of Baku set against the Caspian Sea.

Caspian Oil Fields

Spot the offshore oil rigs and the unique industrial geography of the Caspian Sea as you land at GYD.

Black Sea Coastline

Aerial views of the lush, verdant Pontic mountains dropping sharply into the deep blue waters of the Black Sea.

Batumi & Adjara

As the flight crosses into Georgia, catch a glimpse of the modern skyline of Batumi and the humid subtropical forests.

Greater Caucasus Peaks

In the distance to the north, the massive, snow-covered summits of the Greater Caucasus range create a jagged horizon.

Absheron Peninsula North

Views of the northern shores of the peninsula and the vast expanse of the Caspian Sea as the aircraft begins its descent.