AZD → BND

Sirjan Salt Flats

View the striking white expanse of Kavir-e-Namak-e Sirjan, a massive salt lake that glows brilliantly from high altitude.

Zagros Folded Belts

Observe the unique geological 'waves' of the southern Zagros Mountains, showing centuries of tectonic pressure.

Qeshm Island

The dolphin-shaped island, the largest in the Persian Gulf, is often visible during the banking turn into Bandar Abbas.

Strait of Hormuz

Glimpse one of the world's most strategic waterways, filled with tankers and cargo ships entering and leaving the Gulf.

Persian Gulf Coastline

The transition from the rugged brown mountains to the bright blue waters of the Gulf is a highlight of the descent.

Yazd Ancient City

Aerial view of the UNESCO-listed city center, famous for its historic windcatchers and adobe architecture shortly after takeoff.

Mount Genu

A massive limestone mountain rising abruptly to over 2,300 meters, serving as a landmark just north of Bandar Abbas.

Dasht-e Lut Fringes

The eastern horizon showcases the edge of the great desert, characterized by reddish sands and vast, arid plains.

Minab Greenery

During the final descent, the fertile plains of Minab provide a sharp green contrast to the surrounding brown desert landscape.