IST → DMM

Black Sea Departure

Immediate views of the deep blue Black Sea coastline as the aircraft climbs out of Istanbul Airport.

Eastern Taurus Mountains

Stunning snow-capped peaks and rugged limestone formations of the Anti-Taurus range in Turkey.

Tigris River Basin

The winding path of the Tigris River as it snakes through the historic landscapes of Upper Mesopotamia.

Zagros Mountain Horizon

Distant but majestic views of the Zagros Mountains bordering the Iranian plateau to the east.

Kuwait City Skyline

A clear view of the Kuwaiti capital and its iconic towers as the flight prepares for its southern descent.

Persian Gulf Coast

The turquoise waters of the Gulf meeting the sandy shores of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Istanbul Suburbs

Vast views of Istanbul's western expansion and the rural outskirts of the Thrace region.

Central Anatolian Plateau

The golden and brown agricultural patterns of Turkey's high central plains.

Euphrates River

Aerial views of the massive Ataturk Dam and the winding Euphrates river valley.

Ad-Dahna Desert

The transition into the Arabian Peninsula featuring the characteristic reddish sand dunes of the northern desert.

Jubail Industrial Complex

One of the world's largest industrial hubs, visible with its massive port and infrastructure near the coast.