HEL → CHQ

Finnish Archipelago

Thousands of densely forested islands and rocky outcrops scattered across the Baltic Sea at the start of the journey.

Latvian Seaboard

The long, sandy curves of the Gulf of Riga and the sprawling forests of the Courland Peninsula.

Masurian Lake District

A stunning mosaic of thousands of interconnected lakes in northeastern Poland, best seen in the morning light.

Dinaric Alps

The rugged, limestone mountain chains of the Balkans providing a dramatic backdrop through the mid-section of the flight.

Souda Bay

One of the deepest natural harbors in the Mediterranean, visible during the final descent into Chania.

White Mountains (Lefka Ori)

The massive limestone peaks of Crete that dominate the horizon, often snow-capped until late May.

Helsinki & Suomenlinna

A clear view of the Finnish capital and its historic sea fortress immediately after departure from Vantaa.

Tallinn Old Town

The medieval spires and coastal layout of the Estonian capital are often visible as you cross the Gulf of Finland.

High Tatra Mountains

Jagged granite peaks forming the natural border between Poland and Slovakia, spectacular in winter months.

The Danube River

The long, winding silver ribbon of Europe's second-longest river as it flows through the Hungarian plains.

Aegean Volcanic Arc

Distances views of the Cycladic islands, including the distinctive caldera shape of Santorini on clear days.