RIY → SCT

Hadhramaut Plateau

The rugged cliffs of the Yemeni mainland dropping sharply into the Arabian Sea during takeoff.

The Brothers Islands

Distant views of Samha and Darsa, the smaller uninhabited islands of the Socotra archipelago.

Detwah Lagoon

If the flight path hugs the west, you may see the stunning white sands and swirling turquoise waters of Qalansiyah.

Limestone Plateaus

The unique, alien-like limestone karst landscapes that define much of Socotra's interior.

Mukalla Cityscape

Aerial view of the historic port city of Mukalla, nestled between the sea and the stark Hadhramaut mountains.

Gulf of Aden

A vast expanse of deep sapphire waters as you transition from the mainland to the Socotra archipelago.

Northern Coastline

The dramatic transition from deep ocean to the vibrant turquoise shallows of Socotra's northern shore.

Haggeher Mountains

Views of the towering granite peaks that form the core of the island, often shrouded in mist.