TIF → IST

Sinai Peninsula

Stunning views of the rugged red granite mountains and the meeting of the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba.

Mediterranean Coastline

Panoramic views of the turquoise Levantine coastline and the southern shores of Turkey.

Western Taurus Mountains

Dramatic limestone peaks and deep valleys that characterize the southern entrance into Turkish airspace.

Sea of Marmara

Dozens of cargo ships lining up to enter the Bosphorus, visible during the final descent phase.

Istanbul Skyline

If landing from the south, you get a direct view of the Sultanahmet district, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia.

Sarawat Mountains

Rugged volcanic terrain and high-altitude ridges immediately after departing from Taif.

An-Nafud Desert

The vast, golden expanse of the northern Arabian desert stretching toward the horizon.

Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake)

A massive, shimmering white salt lake in the center of Anatolia that looks like a mirror from above.

Ankara Region

The sprawling urban landscape and high plateaus of Turkey's capital city from a distance.

Bosphorus Strait

The iconic waterway dividing Europe and Asia, best seen if the plane approaches Istanbul from the north.