IST → SSH

Sea of Marmara

View of the busy shipping lanes and the Princes' Islands shortly after takeoff from Istanbul.

Uludağ Mountain

The snow-capped peaks near Bursa, serving as a prominent landmark in western Anatolia.

Antalya Coastline

The stunning turquoise waters and steep cliffs where the Taurus Mountains meet the Mediterranean.

High Sinai Mountains

The stark, jagged red-rock landscape of the interior Sinai Peninsula, appearing like a lunar surface.

Mount Sinai Area

The legendary peaks surrounding St. Catherine's Monastery, often visible during the southward descent.

Gulf of Aqaba

The deep blue waters of the rift valley separating the Sinai from the Arabian Peninsula.

Istanbul Cityscape

Sweeping views of the sprawling city and the outskirts of the European side during the initial climb.

Aegean Islands

Distant views of the Dodecanese island chain scattered across the horizon to the west.

Nile Delta Horizon

On clear days, the distinct green vegetation of the Nile Delta provides a sharp contrast to the surrounding desert.

Gulf of Suez

The western waterway of the Sinai where numerous cargo ships queue to enter the Suez Canal.

Western Sinai Coast

The flat coastal plains and oil fields that line the western edge of the Sinai Peninsula.

Ras Mohammed National Park

The very tip of the Sinai, where you can see the vibrant turquoise fringes of coral reefs from above.