Best views of Istanbul

I use Istanbul frequently as a convenient hub (and Turkish airlines serve great food in economy), but usually Istanbul airport approach is not very interesting.
But once recently I got a very nice view all the way to the airport.

The plane went at a low altitude across black see, the strait and Hagia Sophia. Unfortunately I did not get my camera back then. I wonder if it is possible to check if my next flight will use same approach in advance..