IST → ACC

Aegean Islands

Early in the flight, catch glimpses of the Greek Dodecanese islands scattered across the turquoise sea.

Tassili n'Ajjer

Incredible sandstone plateaus and 'rock forests' in the Algerian Sahara, known for their prehistoric importance.

Grand Erg Oriental

Massive sand seas in the Algerian desert featuring some of the highest longitudinal dunes in the world.

Lake Volta

A highlight of the descent; the massive surface area of the world's largest man-made lake is visible just north of Accra.

Accra Metropolitan Area

The dense urban sprawl of Ghana's capital and the Atlantic coastline during the final approach into Kotoka.

The Mediterranean Crossing

Deep blue waters as the aircraft leaves Turkish airspace and heads south toward the North African coast.

Libyan Desert Dunes

Vast, undulating sand dunes of the Sahara that shift from pale yellow to deep orange in the sunlight.

Aïr Mountains

A glimpse of the dark, volcanic massif in northern Niger that rises sharply from the desert floor.

Niger River Delta

If the path drifts east, the intricate network of waterways and lush vegetation of the Niger Delta becomes visible.

Intertropical Convergence Zone

Dramatic, towering cumulonimbus clouds often form over central Africa, creating a spectacular light show at dusk.