JIB → IST

Nubian Desert

Stark and beautiful desert landscapes of northern Sudan with shifting sand dunes.

Lake Nasser

One of the largest man-made lakes in the world, visible as a massive blue expanse in the desert.

Nile Valley & Luxor

The lush green ribbon of the Nile cutting through Egypt, with the ancient temples of Luxor visible.

Pyramids of Giza

On clear days, the iconic pyramids are visible on the southwestern edge of the Cairo metropolitan area.

Taurus Mountains

Snow-capped peaks and rugged terrain as the flight enters Turkish airspace from the Mediterranean.

Büyükçekmece Lake

A large lagoon on the European side of Istanbul seen during the final descent into IST.

Red Sea Coastline

Views of the crystal-clear turquoise waters and coral reefs along the Eritrean and Sudanese coast.

Sinai Peninsula

The rugged, reddish-brown mountains of the Sinai, including the area around Mount Sinai.

Suez Canal

The northern entrance of the canal and the Gulf of Suez, often dotted with massive cargo ships.

Bosphorus Strait

If the flight approaches IST from the east or north, you may see the bridges connecting Europe and Asia.

Sea of Marmara

The inland sea separating the Aegean from the Black Sea, visible during the final approach.