SVO → OTP

Moscow Skyline

Panoramic views of the Russian capital's sprawl and the Seven Sisters skyscrapers during the initial climb from SVO.

Caucasus Foothills

Distant views of the snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus as the plane heads south toward the Black Sea.

Sochi Coastline

The dramatic meeting of the mountains and the sea near the Russian Riviera before entering international waters.

Bosphorus Strait

A stunning bird's-eye view of the narrow waterway separating Europe and Asia, including Istanbul's bridges and historic architecture.

Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

The famous resorts of Golden Sands and Varna are visible as the flight turns north towards Romania.

The Danube River

The crossing of the massive Danube, which forms the natural border between Bulgaria and Romania.

Russian Steppes

Vast agricultural landscapes and the meandering Don River valley during the transit through southern Russia.

Crimean Horizon

Distant glimpses of the Crimean Peninsula's southern tip across the blue expanse of the Black Sea.

Deep Black Sea

Miles of uninterrupted, deep blue waters as the aircraft crosses the central maritime corridor.

Balkan Mountains

The rolling green ridges of the Stara Planina range in Bulgaria as the plane makes its final approach.

Bucharest Approach

A view of the 'Little Paris of the East' skyline and the massive Palace of the Parliament just before landing at OTP.