KRT → IST

Nile Confluence

The dramatic meeting point of the Blue and White Nile rivers in Khartoum immediately after takeoff.

Valley of the Kings

Aerial perspective of the ancient Egyptian archaeological sites near Luxor as the flight follows the river north.

Sahara Landscapes

Vast stretches of the Western Desert featuring shifting sand dunes and remote oases.

Giza Plateau

Potential views of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx on the western outskirts of Cairo's urban sprawl.

Alexandria Coast

The historic Egyptian port city and the transition into the deep blue Mediterranean Sea.

European Istanbul

On final approach, views of the historic peninsula and the dense urban landscape of the European side.

Nubian Desert

The stark, rocky beauty of the desert in northern Sudan and southern Egypt.

Red Sea Coastline

Turquoise waters and coral reef formations visible near the Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh regions.

Sinai Peninsula

The rugged, reddish mountain ranges of Sinai, including the biblical Mount Sinai area.

Cyprus

Often visible as a large landmass in the Mediterranean during the crossing toward Turkey.

Taurus Mountains

Snow-capped peaks and dramatic ridges as the flight enters Turkish airspace from the south.

Bosphorus Strait

The legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, often visible if the plane circles for landing from the east.