ADB → ADA

Büyük Menderes Valley

The iconic winding river valley that gave its name to the word 'meander'.

Pamukkale Travertines

If the flight path is southerly, you can spot the bright white calcium terraces near Denizli.

Lake Salda

Known as the 'Turkish Maldives' for its stunning turquoise water and white magnesium sands.

Lake Eğirdir

A massive, deep blue lake nestled between high mountain peaks in the Lakes Region.

Taurus Mountains

Breath-taking views of the Bolkar Mountains, often snow-capped well into the spring months.

Çukurova Plain

A vast, fertile green patchwork of farmland that signals the final approach into Adana.

Izmir Gulf

Aerial view of the urban sprawl and the deep blue waters of the Aegean coast during initial climb.

Mount Spil

The prominent limestone massif near Manisa visible shortly after departure from ADB.

Ancient Lydian Hills

Rolling landscape of the Gediz Valley, once the heart of the Lydian Empire.

Anatolian Steppe

The transition into the high-altitude central plateau with its distinctive golden and brown hues.

Northern Taurus Range

Views of the northern slopes and jagged ridges as the plane begins its descent toward the Çukurova plain.