EMA → HER

The High Alps

Spectacular views of the snow-capped Swiss and Austrian Alps, often passing near the Matterhorn or Mont Blanc depending on the specific airway.

Venice and the Lagoon

If the path tracks over the Adriatic, the distinctive 'S' shape of the Grand Canal and the surrounding lagoon are visible.

Adriatic Coastline

A long stretch of the turquoise Croatian coast and its thousand islands, providing a beautiful contrast between white stone and blue water.

Athens Cityscape

On the descent, you can often spot the sprawling metropolis of Athens and the Piraeus port to the north.

Cyclades Islands

A bird's-eye view of islands like Mykonos and Naxos as you descend toward the Cretan Sea.

Greater Paris

On clear days shortly after crossing the English Channel, the sprawling urban landscape of Paris is visible in the distance.

Lake Geneva

Excellent views of the crescent-shaped lake and the surrounding Jura Mountains.

The Apennines

The rugged spine of Italy provides a dramatic landscape of deep valleys and limestone peaks.

Gulf of Corinth

The narrow waterway separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece, visible as you enter Greek airspace.

Santorini

On a standard approach, the volcanic caldera of Santorini is often visible to the west shortly before landing.