VIE → IKA

Vienna & Danube

Aerial views of the Austrian capital and the winding Danube River immediately after departure from VIE.

Northern Carpathians

Rugged, forested mountain terrain stretching across Romania and the border regions.

Black Sea Coastline

The transition from the Bulgarian coast into the deep blue waters of the Black Sea.

Mount Ararat

The legendary snow-capped dormant compound volcano near the intersection of Turkey, Armenia, and Iran.

Lake Urmia

A massive endorheic salt lake in northwestern Iran, often displaying striking red or white mineral crusts.

Alborz Mountains

The towering mountain range that fringes the northern edge of Tehran, separating it from the Caspian Sea.

Lake Balaton

The largest lake in Central Europe, visible as a long turquoise ribbon shortly after crossing the Hungarian border.

Southern Carpathians

Dramatic mountain passes and limestone cliffs along the border between Romania and Serbia.

Central Anatolian Plateau

The vast, high-altitude arid landscapes and unique geological formations of inner Turkey.

Zagros Mountains

The western fringe of the Iranian Plateau, featuring long, parallel folded mountain ridges.

Tehran Metropolitan Area

The massive urban sprawl of Tehran becomes highly visible during the final descent into Imam Khomeini International.