MQM → ADB

Mardin Old City

Depending on takeoff direction, capture the iconic golden-stone architecture of ancient Mardin perched on its hilltop.

Lake Beyşehir

The largest freshwater lake in Turkey, dotted with numerous small islands and surrounded by the Anamas Mountains.

Lake Salda

Known as the 'Maldives of Turkey,' its brilliant white sands and deep turquoise waters are strikingly visible from high altitude.

Spil Mountain

A dramatic limestone massif near Manisa that signals the final approach into the Aegean coastal region.

Izmir Gulf Approach

During the final descent, enjoy views of the northern Izmir suburbs and the mountainous terrain surrounding the city.

Atatürk Dam & Euphrates

Witness the massive scale of the Atatürk Reservoir, one of the world's largest earth-core fill dams, cutting through the Mesopotamian plains.

Central Taurus Peaks

Aerial views of the rugged Bolkar and Aladağlar ranges, often snow-capped well into late spring.

Adana & Cilician Plain

The flight path typically passes north of the vast agricultural heartland of the Çukurova delta and the sprawling city of Adana.

Mediterranean Horizon

On clear days, the shimmering blue of the Mediterranean Sea is visible on the southern horizon as you cross central Anatolia.