MED → IST

Harrat Khaybar

Incredible views of ancient black volcanic lava fields and white cones north of Madinah.

Gulf of Aqaba

The deep rift where the desert meets the sea, showing the meeting point of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel.

Taurus Mountains

Spectacular snow-capped peaks and deep valleys as the plane enters Turkish airspace from the south.

Lake Eğirdir

A stunning turquoise freshwater lake nestled within the mountains of the Lakes District in Turkey.

The Bosphorus

The legendary strait separating Europe and Asia, featuring the bridges and the Maiden's Tower.

Historic Istanbul

An unparalleled view of the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque if landing on the northern runways.

Hejaz Mountains

The rugged, dark granite peaks of the northern Hejaz region provide a stark contrast to the golden sands.

Sinai Peninsula

Clear views of the mountainous southern Sinai, including the historic Mount Catherine and Mount Moses.

Eastern Mediterranean

A vast expanse of cobalt blue water as the flight crosses from the African/Asian junction toward Europe.

Turkish Riviera

Glimpses of the winding Aegean coastline and the Dodecanese islands in the distance near Rhodes.

Marmara Sea

Dozens of cargo ships anchored south of Istanbul waiting for their turn to transit the Bosphorus.