CYO → SCU

Archipiélago de los Canarreos

Vibrant strings of coral cays and shallow turquoise reefs stretching east from Cayo Largo.

Sierra del Escambray

Distant views of the lush, rolling mountain ranges in central Cuba as the flight progresses east.

Gulf of Guacanayabo

The expansive blue waters of the gulf, framed by the wetlands of the southern Cuban coast.

Pico Turquino

Views of Cuba's highest mountain peak within the rugged Sierra Maestra range shortly before arrival.

Santiago de Cuba Outskirts

The urban sprawl nestled between the mountains and the sea as you enter the terminal approach.

Deep Caribbean Sea

The striking contrast between the shallow coastal shelves and the deep navy blue of the Cayman Trench.

Maritime Traffic

Active shipping lanes where cargo vessels and cruise ships transit the southern Caribbean routes.

Castillo del Morro

The 17th-century Spanish fortress guarding the narrow entrance to Santiago de Cuba Bay during the final turn.

Baconao Coastline

The rocky and scenic coastline stretching east of the city, visible during the final descent patterns.