VAN → SAW

Lake Van Southern Shore

Exiting Van, you'll see the deep blue waters and the iconic Akdamar Island located just off the southern coast.

Mount Erciyes

As you traverse Central Anatolia, the massive snow-capped peak of this extinct volcano near Kayseri is visible to the south.

Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake)

Depending on the flight corridor, the bright white salt flats of Turkey's second-largest lake shimmer in the distance.

Osmangazi Bridge

On the descent into SAW, you get a clear view of this massive suspension bridge crossing the Gulf of İzmit.

Princes' Islands

During the final approach, the cluster of islands in the Sea of Marmara provides a stunning backdrop to the Istanbul coastline.

Nemrut Crater Lake

Immediately after takeoff, you'll pass the massive Nemrut caldera, one of the largest intact volcanic craters in the world.

Mount Süphan

The towering 4,058m stratovolcano dominates the northern horizon as the aircraft climbs away from Lake Van.

Anti-Taurus Mountains

The rugged, folded terrain of the Aladağlar and surrounding ranges provides dramatic relief during the mid-flight phase.

Ankara Distant View

When passing the central plateau, the sprawling urban landscape of Turkey's capital can often be spotted to the north.

Sakarya Forests

As you approach the Marmara region, the landscape shifts to the lush green hills and dense forests of the Bolu and Sakarya provinces.