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Gulf of Izmit

Dramatic views of the industrial coastline and the deep blue waters of the eastern Marmara region shortly after takeoff.

Bolu Mountain Range

Lush green forests and rugged peaks of the Western Black Sea mountains visible to the north.

Ankara Skyline

A distant view of the sprawling Turkish capital and its urban density as the flight crosses Central Anatolia.

Mount Erciyes

The towering, often snow-capped volcanic peak that dominates the horizon near the end of the flight.

Goreme Valleys

The unique 'fairy chimney' rock formations and deep carved valleys visible during the low-altitude approach into Nevşehir.

Osmangazi Bridge

One of the world's longest suspension bridges spanning the Marmara Sea, visible shortly after departing Sabiha Gökçen.

Lake Sapanca

A stunning freshwater lake surrounded by mountains, providing a sapphire-blue contrast to the landscape.

Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake)

A vast, bright white expanse of one of the world's largest hypersaline lakes, particularly striking in mid-day sun.

Mount Hasan

An impressive dormant stratovolcano rising sharply from the Anatolian plains to the south of the flight path.

Anatolian Steppe

The rolling golden hills and agricultural patchwork of Turkey's central plateau.