HBE → IST

Nile Delta Edge

View of the fertile green fields of the Delta meeting the desert sands near the Egyptian coast.

Rhodes and Kos

Clear views of the Dodecanese islands and the Turquoise Coast of southwestern Turkey.

Gulf of Izmir

The massive urban sprawl and coastal geography of Turkey's third-largest city.

Taurus Foothills

The rugged, pine-covered ridges of the Western Taurus mountains stretching toward the sea.

The Bosphorus

Iconic views of the bridges connecting Europe and Asia and the Golden Horn during the final approach.

Alexandria Waterfront

A sweeping view of the Mediterranean coastline and the historic harbor of Alexandria immediately after takeoff.

Cyclades Islands

Distant views of the scattered Greek islands like Mykonos and Naxos across the deep blue Aegean Sea.

The Dardanelles

The strategic waterway and the Gallipoli Peninsula where Europe and Asia almost touch.

Mount Ida

The legendary snow-capped peaks of the Kaz Dağları mountain range in northwestern Turkey.

Aegean Sunset

On late afternoon flights, this side experiences a dramatic sunset over the Greek archipelago.