TGD → IST

Lake Skadar

The largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula is visible almost immediately after lifting off from Podgorica.

Lake Ohrid

One of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, shared by Albania and North Macedonia, appearing as a deep blue jewel.

Mount Olympus

On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the home of the Greek Gods can be seen to the south.

Sea of Marmara

Dozens of cargo ships anchored in the blue waters waiting to transit the Bosphorus Strait.

Bosphorus Glimpse

During the final descent phase, you can often spot the bridges connecting Europe and Asia if the flight path tracks south of the airport.

Prokletije Mountains

Also known as the Accursed Mountains, these jagged limestone peaks offer dramatic vertical relief shortly after departure.

Skopje Valley

Aerial perspective of the North Macedonian capital nestled within the Vardar River valley.

Rhodope Mountains

A vast expanse of dense green forests and rolling ridges as the flight crosses into the border region of Bulgaria and Greece.

Northern Istanbul Suburbs

The expanding urban sprawl of Istanbul's European side and the Belgrade Forest area.