IST → MAD

Balkan Mountains

Rugged terrain and high peaks across Bulgaria, Serbia, and Montenegro shortly after leaving Turkish airspace.

Adriatic Sea

The deep blue waters of the Adriatic and the intricate, island-dotted coastline of Croatia.

Central Italy

Aerial views of the Italian peninsula, often passing within sight of the Tiber River and the outskirts of Rome.

French Riviera

Glittering coastal views of Nice, Cannes, and the southern French coastline along the Gulf of Lion.

The Pyrenees

On clear days, the dramatic snow-capped peaks separating France and Spain are visible to the north.

Sierra de Guadarrama

The pine-covered mountain range north of Madrid during the descent into Barajas Airport.

Aegean Sea Coast

Stunning views of the rugged Western Turkish coastline and scattered Greek islands shortly after takeoff.

Sardinia & Balearic Islands

Aerial perspectives of the turquoise waters surrounding southern Sardinia and the islands of Mallorca and Ibiza.

Spanish Levante

The point of entry into the Iberian Peninsula, featuring the white sandy beaches near Valencia.

La Mancha Plains

The vast, golden agricultural landscapes of central Spain as the flight nears Madrid.

Southern Madrid Suburbs

Views of the sprawling metropolitan area and industrial zones south of the capital during the final approach.