CIA → PIK

Tyrrhenian Coast

Dramatic views of the Italian coastline and the Mediterranean as the flight departs Rome and heads northwest.

Western Alps

Breathtaking panoramas of the French and Swiss mountain ranges, including the massive glaciers of the Ecrins.

Loire Valley

The green heart of France, where the winding Loire River and its famous Renaissance chateaus are visible.

English Channel

A clear view of the busy shipping lanes and the transition from the French coast to the English shores.

Isle of Arran

Often called 'Scotland in Miniature', this island provides a rugged, mountainous backdrop during the final approach.

Firth of Clyde

The expansive estuary leading into Prestwick, often dotted with sails and ferries against a backdrop of West Highland hills.

Eternal City Perimeter

Views of the northern Roman suburbs and the Tiber valley shortly after takeoff from Ciampino.

Central Swiss Alps

A majestic view of the high peaks and deep valleys near the St. Gotthard Pass and Lake Lucerne.

Greater London

On clear days and typical flight paths, the vast urban sprawl of the UK capital can be seen in the distance.

Lake District

The rugged fells and glacial lakes of Cumbria, offering some of England's most dramatic inland scenery.

Southern Uplands

The rolling green hills and moorlands that define the border region between England and Scotland.