SVX → IST

Volga River System

Witness the massive scale of Europe's longest river as it snakes through the southern Russian heartland.

Don River & Steppes

Fly over the fertile agricultural 'breadbasket' of Russia with the Don River winding through vast golden fields.

Crimean Peninsula

Get a bird's-eye view of the unique geography of Crimea and the Azov Sea's shallow, turquoise waters.

Bosphorus Strait

A world-class view of the waterway dividing Europe and Asia, dotted with container ships and ferries.

Istanbul Skyline

During the descent into IST, the right side typically offers the best view of the city's historic mosques and modern skyscrapers.

Southern Ural Foothills

Shortly after takeoff from SVX, view the ancient, rolling transitions of the Ural range into the Russian plains.

Volgograd Region

Look down upon the expansive industrial landscapes and the southern reaches of the Volga river valley.

Caucasus Range

On exceptionally clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus, including Mount Elbrus, are visible to the far south.

Anatolian Coastline

As the plane approaches Turkey, view the rugged green cliffs and small coastal towns of the Asian side of the Black Sea.