SOF → IST

Vitosha and Rila Peaks

Immediately after takeoff, see Sofia's Vitosha mountain and the snow-capped peaks of the Rila range, the highest in the Balkans.

Ancient Plovdiv

Spot one of the world's oldest cities, recognizable by its distinct hills and the Maritsa River.

Rhodope Mountains

A vast sea of green rolling hills and deep valleys along the southern Bulgarian border.

Istanbul Skyline

Depending on the wind and approach path, catch a glimpse of the skyscrapers in Levent and the historic peninsula.

Bosphorus Bridges

On a clear day, you can often see the bridges connecting Europe and Asia as the plane turns for its final approach.

Balkan Mountains

View the long ridge of the Stara Planina range stretching across the northern horizon of Bulgaria.

Thracian Plain

The fertile agricultural heartland of Bulgaria, dotted with small villages and industrial hubs.

Edirne Landmarks

Look for the Selimiye Mosque, an Ottoman-era architectural masterpiece near the Bulgarian-Turkish border.

Black Sea Coast

As the plane approaches Istanbul from the north, the vast blue expanse of the Black Sea dominates the view.

Belgrad Forest

The dense green canopy of the large forest preserve located just north of Istanbul near the airport.