ADA → EBL

Adana & Seyhan River

Directly after takeoff, catch views of the massive Seyhan Dam and the sprawling urban landscape of Adana.

Anti-Taurus Range

Spectacular views of the rugged Aladağlar peaks and the steep limestone cliffs of the eastern Taurus mountains.

Mardin Plateau

Look for the ancient stone city of Mardin perched on a high ridge overlooking the Mesopotamian plains.

The Tigris River

Deep canyons and winding curves of the upper Tigris river system as it flows toward the Iraqi border.

Northern Iraqi Highlands

The dramatic transition into the Zagros foothills as the flight prepares for its descent into Erbil.

Gulf of Iskenderun

A distant view of the Mediterranean's northeastern corner and the coastal Amanos mountains during initial climb.

Syrian Border Plains

Vast agricultural landscapes and the geometric patterns of the fertile crescent spanning the Turkey-Syria border.

Euphrates Basin

Glimpses of the river systems and irrigation canals that have sustained Mesopotamian civilizations for millennia.

Nineveh Plains

The flat, arid expanses of Northern Iraq that lead up to the historical city of Mosul and finally Erbil.