VIE → IST

Vienna & Danube

Catch a view of the Austrian capital and the winding Danube river immediately after takeoff from VIE.

Budapest Panorama

Look north to see the Hungarian Parliament building and the historic districts of Buda and Pest along the river.

Black Sea Coast

During the descent into Istanbul, the rugged coastline where the Balkans meet the sea often becomes visible.

Bosphorus Bridges

On the final approach, the iconic bridges connecting Europe and Asia are frequently visible on the left side.

Lake Balaton

The largest lake in Central Europe appears as a distinctive turquoise strip in the Hungarian landscape.

Belgrade Confluence

See the historic Kalemegdan Fortress at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers over Serbia.

Balkan Mountains

The dramatic peaks and deep valleys of the Stara Planina range offer a rugged mountain landscape over Bulgaria.

Sea of Marmara

Depending on the landing pattern, a southern approach provides views of the busy shipping lanes entering the Bosphorus.