TBS → SAW

Tbilisi Skyline

Dramatic views of the Mtkvari River and the city's unique architecture immediately after takeoff from TBS.

Lesser Caucasus

The rugged peaks of the Trialeti Range provide a stunning mountainous backdrop during the first 20 minutes of flight.

Batumi Coast

Aerial view of the 'Las Vegas of the Black Sea' with its distinct skyscrapers and pebble beaches near the Turkish border.

Pontic Mountains

The snow-capped Kaçkar Mountains of northeastern Turkey run parallel to the flight path.

Samsun & Ordu

Sprawling Turkish coastal cities nestled between the mountains and the dark blue waters of the Black Sea.

Prince Islands

An archipelago in the Sea of Marmara visible during the final descent into the Istanbul area.

Greater Caucasus

In the distance to the north, the massive peaks of the Greater Caucasus, including Mount Kazbek, can often be spotted on clear days.

Black Sea Horizon

Expansive views of the deep blue Black Sea as the aircraft tracks along the northern coast of Anatolia.

Maritime Traffic

Concentrated shipping lanes of cargo vessels and tankers heading toward the Bosphorus Strait.

Şile Forests

Dense green forest reserves of northern Istanbul that contrast sharply with the urban sprawl.

Bosphorus Mouth

The northern entrance of the Bosphorus Strait where the Black Sea meets the iconic waterway.